Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Appling County, Georgia

Appling County has a total of 7,841 properties with a cumulative value of $584.6M, representing 0.07% of all real estate value in Georgia. The average property tax rate in Appling County is 0.96%, which is lower than the state average of 1.00%. Property taxes in Appling County totaled $5.6M, with the average homeowner paying $717 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the local tax assessor.

The property tax timeline in Georgia begins on January 1st, when the property values are assessed. Property value notices are then issued between April and July, and property owners have 30 to 45 days after the notices are mailed to file an appeal. Finally, property tax bills are issued on September 1st.

Important Dates
Property Valuation Date:January 1st
Property Value Notices Issued:April - July
Property Tax Appeal Deadline:30 to 45 days after notices mailed
Property Tax Bills Issued:September 1st
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #):May - December, Varies by jurisdiction, Fulton County - October 15th
Available Exemptions
SeniorAvailable
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranAvailable
Solar/WindNot Available
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Appling County

Total Real Estate Value
$584.6M
Total Real Property Taxes
$5.6M
Average Property Tax Rate
0.96%
# of Real Properties
7.8K

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Appling County

Appling County has an average property tax rate of 0.96%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.04%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average Appling County property tax bill is estimated to be around $717.

Property tax rates vary across the cities in Appling County. Baxley has the highest effective property tax rate at 0.97%, while Surrency has the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.91%. This means that homeowners in Baxley will pay slightly more in property taxes than homeowners in Surrency. Overall, Appling County has relatively low property tax rates compared to the rest of the state.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Appling 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.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Baxley$8,395$21,200$48,616$94,712$156,221
Surrency$13,880$28,080$54,635$97,176$155,385

Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Appling County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Baxley$67$165$438$918$1,594
Surrency$88$213$485$909$1,482

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.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Baxley 0.80% 0.78% 0.90% 0.97% 1.02%
Surrency 0.63% 0.76% 0.89% 0.94% 0.95%

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Real Estate Values in Appling County

The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Appling County has increased by 44.04% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Appling County is experiencing strong growth. Additionally, the home inventory in Appling County has also increased from 26 in October 2022 to 28 in October 2023, suggesting that there is an increased demand for housing in the area. This trend is likely reflective of the overall housing market in Georgia, which is experiencing strong growth.

Median Sale Value
$244.0K
Total Active Listings
28
Annual percent change in median sale price
44.04%

Average Home Value in Appling County, Georgia

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Appling County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Appling County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Appling County

Appling County has a total of 594 outstanding home mortgage loans, with an outstanding loan amount of $104.2 million. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, and is indicative of the strong housing market in the area. The median mortgage rate in Appling County varies across cities, with Baxley having the highest rate at 4.11%, and Surrency having the lowest rate at 3.87%. This variation in rates can be beneficial for homeowners, as it allows them to shop around for the best rate and terms that fit their needs. Overall, Appling County has a strong housing market, with a significant amount of outstanding home mortgage loans and a range of mortgage rates to choose from.

# of Outstanding Loans
594
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$104.2M
Properties with Loans
7.58%

Outstanding Mortgages

The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Appling County by city.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Baxley$18,002$46,660$85,422$135,561$190,299
Surrency$20,793$36,181$79,323$145,033$179,030

Mortgage Rates

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Appling County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Baxley 2.93% 3.58% 4.11% 4.77% 6.12%
Surrency 2.90% 3.44% 3.87% 4.73% 5.65%

Housing Expenses in Appling County, Georgia

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Frequently asked questions

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Our success rate varies across geographies; however, in any given year, we typically win more than 70% of our cases, saving clients an average of $1,457 on their property taxes.
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The average property tax rate in Appling County is 0.96%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Appling County: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior

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