Lake Norman of Catawba property tax, in one number.
The typical Lake Norman of Catawba homeowner pays $2,491 a year on a $492,600 home. That's below the Catawba County rate (0.58%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxLake Norman of Catawba at a glance
Lake Norman of Catawba is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Catawba County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,792, versus $1,999 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.2% of the median household income of $112,656.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Catawba County
Lake Norman of Catawba compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman of Catawba | $2,491 | $492,600 | 0.51% |
| Catawba County | $1,407 | $241,600 | 0.58% |
| North Carolina | $1,896 | $288,900 | 0.66% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Catawba County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Catawba County0.58% · $1,407
- Newton0.79% · $1,473
- Hickory0.74% · $2,066
- Conover0.64% · $1,723
- St. Stephens0.46% · $985
- Burke County0.68% · $1,253
- Iredell County0.61% · $1,952
- Caldwell County0.60% · $1,150
- Alexander County0.60% · $1,269
- Lincoln County0.58% · $1,856
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Lake Norman of Catawba?
The effective rate is about 0.51%. The median homeowner pays $2,491 a year on a home worth a median $492,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Lake Norman of Catawba?
About $2,550 a year, or roughly $212 a month, at Lake Norman of Catawba's average effective rate of 0.51%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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