BIR Zonal Values in City of Catbalogan
Catbalogan is a city in Samar with 23 barangays and 340 streets indexed in the BIR zonal value schedule. Citywide residential values range from ₱200 to ₱11,400/sqm, with a median of ₱4,500/sqm. Commercial values range from ₱3,500 to ₱14,800/sqm. The highest residential zonal value is ₱11,400/sqm at Mabini Ave. in Poblacion 2. Catbalogan falls under BIR RDO 087, latest schedule effective 2010-08-06. PSGC code 0806005000.
Samar, Eastern Visayas · RDO 087 (Catbalogan City, Samar)
DO 19-2010, DO 42-96 · Effective: 2010-08-06
PSGC 0806005000
Data last verified 2026-10-14 · see recent updates
City of Catbalogan Zonal Value Highlights (2026)
- Highest Commercial
- ₱14,800/sqm
- San Roque St. (Mabini Ave - Allen Ave.), Poblacion 11
- Highest Residential
- ₱11,400/sqm
- Mabini Ave. (Cardinal Rosales St- San Roque St.), Poblacion 2
- Most Affordable
- ₱200/sqm
- All Other Lots, Silanga
- Median Residential
- ₱4,500
- Median Commercial
- ₱10,151
- Barangays
- 23
- Streets Indexed
- 340
- Buildings / Condos
- 0
Transfer taxes
Estimated transfer taxes in City of Catbalogan
At the median residential zonal value of ₱4,500/sqm:
- For a 50sqm property (zonal basis ₱225,000): estimated CGT ₱13,500, DST ₱3,375, total ₱16,875.Zonal basis ₱225,000CGT ₱13,500 · DST ₱3,375₱16,875 estimated total
- For a 100sqm property (zonal basis ₱450,000): estimated CGT ₱27,000, DST ₱6,750, total ₱33,750.Zonal basis ₱450,000CGT ₱27,000 · DST ₱6,750₱33,750 estimated total
- For a 200sqm property (zonal basis ₱900,000): estimated CGT ₱54,000, DST ₱13,500, total ₱67,500.Zonal basis ₱900,000CGT ₱54,000 · DST ₱13,500₱67,500 estimated total
Actual taxes are computed on the selling price, fair market value, or zonal value, whichever is highest. Capital Gains Tax is 6% and Documentary Stamp Tax is 1.5%; transfer tax varies by LGU. Consult a licensed tax professional.
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All zonal values in City of Catbalogan are published under BIR RDO 087 (Catbalogan City, Samar).
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CGT 6% · DST 1.5%Zonal value basis
Estimated CGT + DST
₱33,750
- Zonal basis
- ₱450,000
- CGT 6%
- ₱27,000
- DST 1.5%
- ₱6,750
23 barangays
Barangays in City of Catbalogan
- Poblacion 2Residential: ₱4,790 - ₱11,400 Commercial: ₱6,070 - ₱12,40011 streets₱11,400from ₱4,790
- Poblacion 5Residential: ₱7,350 - ₱11,100 Commercial: ₱9,800 - ₱14,80016 streets₱11,100from ₱7,350
- Poblacion 12Residential: ₱3,150 - ₱10,020 Commercial: ₱5,460 - ₱14,80019 streets₱10,020from ₱3,150
- Poblacion 10Residential: ₱3,150 - ₱9,800 Commercial: ₱6,870 - ₱12,40019 streets₱9,800from ₱3,150
- Poblacion 11Residential: ₱3,150 - ₱9,800 Commercial: ₱8,680 - ₱14,80016 streets₱9,800from ₱3,150
- Poblacion 3Residential: ₱6,300 - ₱9,300 Commercial: ₱8,400 - ₱14,80015 streets₱9,300from ₱6,300
- Poblacion 7Residential: ₱4,550 - ₱9,300 Commercial: ₱8,680 - ₱14,80016 streets₱9,300from ₱4,550
- Poblacion 1Residential: ₱1,000 - ₱7,920 Commercial: ₱4,790 - ₱9,80019 streets₱7,920from ₱1,000
- Poblacion 6Residential: ₱3,400 - ₱7,800 Commercial: ₱4,550 - ₱14,80014 streets₱7,800from ₱3,400
- Poblacion 8Residential: ₱2,100 - ₱7,800 Commercial: ₱3,500 - ₱5,00012 streets₱7,800from ₱2,100
- Poblacion 4Residential: ₱5,150 - ₱7,770 Commercial: ₱6,860 - ₱14,80015 streets₱7,770from ₱5,150
- MuñozResidential: ₱2,100 - ₱5,80016 streets₱5,800from ₱2,100
- Poblacion 13Residential: ₱1,000 - ₱5,800 Commercial: ₱6,00014 streets₱5,800from ₱1,000
- San PabloResidential: ₱2,100 - ₱5,8007 streets₱5,800from ₱2,100
- CanlapwasResidential: ₱1,500 - ₱4,50015 streets₱4,500from ₱1,500
- Poblacion 9Residential: ₱1,500 - ₱4,0009 streets₱4,000from ₱1,500
- GuindaponanResidential: ₱2,000 - ₱3,0009 streets₱3,000from ₱2,000
- MercedesResidential: ₱350 - ₱3,00022 streets₱3,000from ₱350
- BunuananResidential: ₱350 - ₱2,00014 streets₱2,000from ₱350
- MaulongResidential: ₱350 - ₱2,00013 streets₱2,000from ₱350
- GuinsoronganResidential: ₱350 - ₱1,00020 streets₱1,000from ₱350
- SilangaResidential: ₱200 - ₱80027 streets₱800from ₱200
- San AndresResidential: ₱255 - ₱3602 streets₱360from ₱255
Method and law
About These Values
These zonal values are published by BIR RDO 087 (Catbalogan City, Samar) and represent the minimum taxable value per square meter for properties in City of Catbalogan.
When computing taxes, the BIR uses whichever is higher: the selling price/fair market value or the zonal value. These values are used for:
- 6%Capital Gains Tax (6%)
- 1.5%Documentary Stamp Tax (1.5%)
- LGUTransfer Tax (varies by LGU)
Market value is not a simple multiplier of the BIR zonal value. It varies by submarket, road access, frontage, lot shape, development, and recent comparable sales. For accurate market valuation, consult a PRC-licensed real estate appraiser or broker.
RA 12001 (RPVARA) timeline
2010-08-06
Last BIR schedule update for City of Catbalogan.
July 5, 2024
RA 12001 (RPVARA) takes effect. BIR zonal values remain in force until replaced by an approved Schedule of Market Values for each LGU (Sec. 31).
July 5, 2026
The law required SMVs to be updated within two years of its effectivity. The real property tax amnesty on penalties, surcharges, and interest ends (Sec. 30).
Until an SMV is approved
Where no approved SMV exists, the BIR continues to use existing zonal values or the transaction price, whichever is higher (Sec. 29).
Data Source: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines
Legal Basis: Section 6(E) of NIRC of 1997, as amended by RA 10963 (TRAIN Law)
Data extracted from official BIR zonal value schedules. For official purposes, verify with BIR directly.