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Essex County · Caret, VACaret, VA property taxes. Values held. Know when to push back.
The typical home in Caret was worth about $311,000 in January 2026, up 0.5% from a year earlier. In a steady market, an appeal works best for specific homes whose assessment ran ahead of what they'd sell for.
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What Caret home values did
Caret values rose 0.5% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.0% under the March 2025 high. That's stronger than Essex County as a whole (-1.3%).
Since January, values have risen 5.5% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $216,000 | +16.6% |
| January 2022 | $253,000 | +16.8% |
| January 2023 | $264,000 | +4.6% |
| January 2024 | $285,000 | +7.8% |
| January 2025 | $310,000 | +8.7% |
| January 2026 | $311,000 | +0.5% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $328,000 | +5.5% since January |
Peak since 2021: $314,000 in March 2025. January 2026 was 1.0% below it.
What to check on your notice
The typical Caret home gained 0.5% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for an appeal.
How Caret compares nearby
Among 6 Essex County places, Caret has the 6th largest drop from its peak and the 1st highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 201st of 547 Virginia places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tappahannock | $304,000 | -0.6% | -1.2% |
| Dunnsville | $279,000 | -0.7% | -1.1% |
| Caret | $311,000 | +0.5% | -1.0% |
| Champlain | $267,000 | -3.2% | -3.6% |
| Laneview | $282,000 | -4.0% | -4.2% |
| Hustle | $242,000 | -1.6% | -2.1% |
Deadline and where to file
Caret values are set by the local local real estate assessor's office. Virginia has no single statewide deadline. Your locality sets the date to apply to its Board of Equalization by ordinance, and it cannot be earlier than 30 days after the assessor's deadline to hear objections. In towns, you have 30 days after reassessments are filed with the town clerk. Notice of an assessor's hearing must be mailed at least 15 days before it.
Reading this in fall 2026? Most localities have already closed their 2026 equalization windows. Your next realistic chance is the 2027 notice and objection period, which each locality sets, so check your county or city website early in 2027. Separately, the circuit court route for a 2026 assessment may stay open for a year or more under state law, but in some localities you must go through the Board of Equalization first.
The Essex County guide covers the full Virginia appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Caret case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- Request your assessment records in writing. Assessing officers must provide copies within 15 days.
Get your Caret appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Virginia appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Virginia forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Va. Code 58.1-3379 Board of Equalization, Va. Code 58.1-3378 Board of Equalization, Va. Code 58.1-3984 Application to court, Va. Code 58.1-3252 Reassessment frequency. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.