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James City County, VA Property Tax Calculator
James City County homeowners pay a median $2,901 a year in property tax, 0.65% of a median $447,200 home: below Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in James City County by home value, at 0.65%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $220,000 | $1,428 | $119 |
| $340,000 | $2,207 | $184 |
| $450,000 | $2,921 | $243 |
| $670,000 | $4,348 | $362 |
| $890,000 | $5,776 | $481 |
James City County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James City County | 0.65% | $2,901 | $447,200 | $109,985 |
| 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 James City County, 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 James City County?
The effective rate is 0.65%: a median $2,901 a year on a median $447,200 home. That's the 25th highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in James City County?
About $2,596 a year, $216 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does James City County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is below the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my James City County 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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