Alexandria city Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Alexandria city, Virginia. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.96%
State Effective Rate
0.78%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$765
Median Home Value (ACS)
$735,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$7,024
Owner-Occupied Households
32,065
The typical owner-occupied home in Alexandria city is valued at $735,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $7,024 per year — an effective rate of 0.96%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Virginia
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Alexandria city, Virginia, the current county-level estimate is 0.96%, or approximately $3,840 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.
Alexandria city Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.96% · vs Virginia: 0.78% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $400,000 | $3,840 | $320 |
| $500,000 | $4,800 | $400 |
| $750,000 | $7,200 | $600 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,600 | $800 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Alexandria city0.96%
- Hampton city0.95%
- Prince William County0.94%
- Suffolk city0.93%
- Norfolk city1.00%
- Arlington County0.91%
- Fairfax County1.01%
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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