Property Taxes in Alberta, Virginia
Median Alberta, Virginia effective property tax rate: 0.50%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Virginia state median of 0.90%.
Median Alberta, Virginia home value: $57,600
Median annual Alberta, Virginia tax bill: $288, $2,112 lower and lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Brunswick calculated?
Property taxes in Alberta, Virginia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Alberta's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Alberta, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Alberta Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Alberta property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Alberta's median effective tax rate of 0.50% — based on actual property records in Brunswick County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Alberta's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Alberta: rates range from 0.50% in 23821 to 0.50% in 23821, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Alberta.
About Alberta Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Alberta, Brunswick, Virginia
Alberta’s median effective property tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the Virginia state median of 0.90% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Brunswick County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Alberta. Homeowners in the 23821 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.50%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.50%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Brunswick County. Understanding which part of Alberta you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Alberta homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Alberta's effective property tax rate to other cities in Virginia and the median property tax rates in Virginia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Alberta Tax Rate
0.50%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Brunswick County Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective Virginia Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23821 | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
When examining property taxes in Alberta, Virginia, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Brunswick County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Brunswick County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Alberta.
For example, the median home price in Alberta is $57,600, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 23821 has the highest median home price at $57,600.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
Source: Ownwell
$57,600
$114,300
$171,000
Median Alberta Market Value
$57,600
Median Brunswick County Market Value
$64,800
Median Virginia Market Value
$323,500
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23821 | $17,620 | $26,800 | $57,600 | $88,500 | $175,000 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
Property tax bills in Alberta are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by Brunswick County and other taxing authorities. When a property is reassessed, the bill can change if the market value used for taxation rises or falls. For homeowners, that means a higher assessed value usually leads to a larger tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed.
In Alberta, the median home price is $57,600, and the median property tax bill is $288, which is far below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills vary across the city, with the 25th percentile at $143 and the 75th percentile at $450.
These differences show how property taxes can affect household budgets, especially when assessed values change.
Median Alberta Tax Bill
$288
Median Brunswick County Tax Bill
$326
Median Virginia Tax Bill
$2,852
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Alberta, Brunswick County, Virginia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23821 | $112 | $143 | $288 | $450 | $1,169 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | March 31 |
Links | |
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| Brunswick Tax Assessor | |
| Website | eservices.brunswickco.com |