Dare County, NC Property Tax Calculator

The effective property tax rate in Dare County is 0.52% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($2,391) divided by the median home value ($460,400), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.

North Carolina's combined real estate transfer tax is approximately 0.20% of the purchase price. On the median Dare County home value of $460,400, this adds roughly $921 at closing. Excise Stamp Tax on Conveyances $1.00/$500 (0.2%) statewide, seller-paid per Article 8E Chapter 105. Seven coastal counties (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Washington) are authorized to levy an additional Land Transfer Tax of up to 1% (seller).

Flood risk is relatively low. Only 2.4% of Dare County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone — verify at msc.fema.gov.

Closing costs for a buyer in Dare County typically run $9,208–$23,020 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.