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Alexandria city, VA Property Tax Calculator
Alexandria city homeowners pay a median $7,024 a year in property tax, 0.96% of a median $735,100 home: above Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Alexandria city by home value, at 0.96%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $370,000 | $3,537 | $295 |
| $550,000 | $5,258 | $438 |
| $740,000 | $7,074 | $590 |
| $1,100,000 | $10,516 | $876 |
| $1,470,000 | $14,053 | $1,171 |
Alexandria city against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city | 0.96% | $7,024 | $735,100 | $119,681 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Alexandria city, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Alexandria city?
The effective rate is 0.96%: a median $7,024 a year on a median $735,100 home. That's the 6th highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Alexandria city?
About $3,824 a year, $319 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Alexandria city compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Alexandria city property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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