Forsyth County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Forsyth County, North Carolina. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.79%
State Effective Rate
0.66%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$553
Median Home Value (ACS)
$250,400
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,984
Owner-Occupied Households
101,645
The typical owner-occupied home in Forsyth County is valued at $250,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,984 per year — an effective rate of 0.79%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: North Carolina
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Forsyth County, North Carolina, the current county-level estimate is 0.79%, or approximately $3,160 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Forsyth County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.79% · vs North Carolina: 0.66% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,975 | $165 |
| $400,000 | $3,160 | $263 |
| $500,000 | $3,950 | $329 |
| $750,000 | $5,925 | $494 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,900 | $658 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Forsyth County0.79%
- Durham County0.79%
- Pitt County0.83%
- Gaston County0.75%
- Rockingham County0.75%
- Guilford County0.84%
- Cabarrus County0.73%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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