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And welcome back Fall! Believe it or not, now is the perfect time to start thinking about buying or listing in Spring when the market is at its busiest. Let me know if you want to chat, and we will work out a plan to have you ready for your next move or investment purchase!
Revaluation in Mecklenburg County
Did you know that The State of North Carolina requires counties to conduct a revaluation on residential properties at least once every eight years, and that is happening right now in Mecklenburg County?
The County has used sales trends, property characteristics, improvements and other market information to set the new tax value of residential properties effective on January 1, 2027.
The County's latest September 2026 update is an initial review of 428,506 parcels that produced a roughly 15% median increase for residential property countywide.
The previous 2023 revaluation is a useful warning. Mecklenburg reported an average 51% increase in assessed values in that cycle because the market had experienced exceptionally rapid price appreciation. The current real estate environment is very different than it was four years ago, so I am interested to see how this plays out in East Charlotte specifically.
What this means for your taxes
North Carolina requires Mecklenburg County and the municipalities to establish a revenue-neutral tax rate after revaluation. That rate is designed to produce approximately the same revenue from the existing tax base before considering changes in tax policy or the tax base. So, with your home value likely increasing, don’t worry too much about a property tax increase quite yet.