Average Tax Assessment in Alachua County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County has 75,925 properties with a cumulative value of $13.6B, representing 0.66% of all real estate value in Florida. The county collected $227.1M in property taxes, with an average homeowner paying $2,991 in property taxes compared to the state average of $3,597. The average property tax rate in Alachua County is 1.67%, while the state average is 1.34%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
In Florida, property values are assessed on January 1st. Property value notices are issued in August and property tax appeal deadlines are typically 25 days from the date of the value notices, which is usually in September. Property tax bills are issued on November 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Alachua Clerk / Recorder | (352) 374-3625 |
Alachua Property Appraiser | (352) 374-5230 |
Alachua Tax Collector | (352) 374-5236 |
Important Dates | |
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Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
Property Value Notices Issued: | August |
Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | September or 25 days from date of value notices |
Property Tax Bills Issued: | November 1st |
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | March 31st |
Available Exemptions | |
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Early Payment Discount | Available |
Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Alachua County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Alachua County
Alachua County has an average property tax rate of 1.67%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.77%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city. For example, the city of Waldo has the highest effective property tax rate in the county at 1.83%, while the city of High Springs has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.59%. This means that property owners in Waldo will pay more in taxes than those in High Springs.
Overall, Alachua County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in Florida. However, it is important to note that the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city. Property owners should research the effective property tax rate in their city before making any decisions about buying or selling property in Alachua County.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Alachua County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Alachua | $50,013 | $84,101 | $151,926 | $216,836 | $284,360 |
Archer | $37,018 | $61,564 | $91,364 | $179,155 | $287,056 |
Gainesville | $66,000 | $110,000 | $162,855 | $236,845 | $321,235 |
Hawthorne | $23,542 | $38,408 | $65,886 | $103,999 | $155,513 |
High Springs | $47,950 | $82,632 | $143,336 | $204,574 | $268,767 |
Melrose | $46,496 | $63,945 | $115,456 | $195,584 | $329,466 |
Micanopy | $38,804 | $66,138 | $118,073 | $187,614 | $261,857 |
Newberry | $67,000 | $126,714 | $186,771 | $252,424 | $383,078 |
Waldo | $17,058 | $33,016 | $56,274 | $108,110 | $197,876 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Alachua County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Alachua | $705 | $1,123 | $2,198 | $3,634 | $5,126 |
Archer | $555 | $920 | $1,584 | $2,951 | $4,732 |
Gainesville | $875 | $1,503 | $2,594 | $4,007 | $5,799 |
Hawthorne | $331 | $688 | $1,024 | $1,776 | $2,737 |
High Springs | $659 | $1,059 | $2,098 | $3,358 | $4,556 |
Melrose | $705 | $1,059 | $1,937 | $3,550 | $6,400 |
Micanopy | $536 | $870 | $1,658 | $3,017 | $4,657 |
Newberry | $870 | $1,612 | $2,942 | $4,557 | $7,005 |
Waldo | $298 | $558 | $971 | $1,958 | $3,802 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Alachua | 1.41% | 1.34% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.80% |
Archer | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.73% | 1.65% | 1.65% |
Gainesville | 1.33% | 1.37% | 1.59% | 1.69% | 1.81% |
Hawthorne | 1.41% | 1.79% | 1.55% | 1.71% | 1.76% |
High Springs | 1.37% | 1.28% | 1.46% | 1.64% | 1.70% |
Melrose | 1.52% | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.82% | 1.94% |
Micanopy | 1.38% | 1.32% | 1.40% | 1.61% | 1.78% |
Newberry | 1.30% | 1.27% | 1.58% | 1.81% | 1.83% |
Waldo | 1.75% | 1.69% | 1.73% | 1.81% | 1.92% |
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Real Estate Values in Alachua County
The median home price in Alachua County, Florida has increased by 6.89% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $285.0K to $316.0K. This indicates that the housing market in Alachua County is strong and that prices are rising. Additionally, the home inventory in Alachua County has increased from 790 in October 2022 to 815 in October 2023, indicating that there is an increased demand for housing in the area.
Average Home Value in Alachua County, Florida
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Alachua County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Alachua County
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Mortgage Rates in Alachua County
Mortgages in Alachua County are a major part of the local economy, with a total of $5.9 billion in outstanding loans. This represents 31.3 thousand individual loans, which amounts to a significant portion of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Alachua County varies across cities, with Waldo having the highest rate at 5%, and Newberry having the lowest rate at 4.02%. This variation in rates can make a significant difference in the amount of money a homeowner pays over the life of their loan, and can be an important factor in deciding where to purchase a home.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Alachua County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Alachua | $49,599 | $96,005 | $146,060 | $210,342 | $286,022 |
Archer | $33,463 | $62,825 | $113,952 | $185,253 | $276,353 |
Gainesville | $48,082 | $83,953 | $136,550 | $210,440 | $302,933 |
Hawthorne | $20,642 | $44,273 | $80,326 | $141,081 | $213,306 |
High Springs | $48,495 | $91,831 | $147,339 | $202,710 | $263,780 |
Melrose | $39,921 | $76,485 | $139,632 | $245,474 | $376,367 |
Micanopy | $34,075 | $82,835 | $134,304 | $207,532 | $314,214 |
Newberry | $79,036 | $122,284 | $180,407 | $246,922 | $338,912 |
Waldo | $19,520 | $41,648 | $82,961 | $169,873 | $269,807 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Alachua County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Alachua | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.39% | 5.88% | 6.99% |
Archer | 3.00% | 3.70% | 4.50% | 6.22% | 7.53% |
Gainesville | 2.96% | 3.60% | 4.37% | 5.99% | 7.03% |
Hawthorne | 3.10% | 3.87% | 4.80% | 6.27% | 7.23% |
High Springs | 2.90% | 3.57% | 4.16% | 5.57% | 6.85% |
Melrose | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.50% | 6.21% | 7.45% |
Micanopy | 3.10% | 3.73% | 4.40% | 6.10% | 7.14% |
Newberry | 2.90% | 3.43% | 4.02% | 5.00% | 6.39% |
Waldo | 3.10% | 3.84% | 5.00% | 6.52% | 7.68% |
Housing Expenses in Alachua County, Florida
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