Average Tax Assessment in Bartow County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Bartow County, Georgia
Bartow County has a total of 32,249 properties with a cumulative value of $6.4B, representing 0.80% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Bartow County amount to $60.7M, with the average homeowner paying $1,882 in property taxes, which is lower than the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Bartow County is 0.95%, while the state average is 1.00%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
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.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Bartow Assessor | (770) 387-5090 |
| Bartow Clerk of Court | (770) 387-5025 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Not Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Bartow County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Bartow County
Bartow County has an average property tax rate of 0.95%, 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 property tax bill in Bartow County is $1,882, which is slightly lower than the state average of $2,077.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Bartow County. Emerson has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.03%, while Kingston has the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.86%. This means that property owners in Emerson will pay more in taxes than those in Kingston. However, the difference in rates is not significant enough to make a major impact on the overall property tax burden in the county.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Bartow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | $33,683 | $74,214 | $158,282 | $204,306 | $301,988 |
| Adairsville | $79,994 | $111,714 | $154,834 | $199,970 | $265,948 |
| Cartersville | $96,408 | $131,057 | $173,682 | $231,227 | $326,232 |
| Emerson | $73,800 | $101,302 | $138,286 | $180,882 | $390,518 |
| Euharlee | $138,857 | $153,770 | $168,748 | $225,122 | $316,943 |
| Kingston | $65,874 | $103,589 | $155,065 | $221,577 | $368,256 |
| Rydal | $91,200 | $137,730 | $187,584 | $263,469 | $386,747 |
| Taylorsville | $87,634 | $126,520 | $180,935 | $263,915 | $347,974 |
| White | $91,195 | $155,423 | $192,818 | $273,004 | $404,593 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Bartow County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | $286 | $587 | $1,487 | $2,037 | $2,985 |
| Adairsville | $533 | $1,010 | $1,525 | $2,032 | $2,650 |
| Cartersville | $725 | $1,152 | $1,642 | $2,260 | $3,288 |
| Emerson | $526 | $946 | $1,380 | $1,868 | $4,149 |
| Euharlee | $1,163 | $1,505 | $1,732 | $2,302 | $3,308 |
| Kingston | $419 | $822 | $1,442 | $1,973 | $3,256 |
| Rydal | $625 | $1,185 | $1,702 | $2,502 | $3,388 |
| Taylorsville | $598 | $1,066 | $1,652 | $2,506 | $3,205 |
| White | $726 | $1,268 | $1,839 | $2,545 | $3,981 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | 0.85% | 0.79% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 0.99% |
| Adairsville | 0.67% | 0.90% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.00% |
| Cartersville | 0.75% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.98% | 1.01% |
| Emerson | 0.71% | 0.93% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.06% |
| Euharlee | 0.84% | 0.98% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.04% |
| Kingston | 0.64% | 0.79% | 0.93% | 0.89% | 0.88% |
| Rydal | 0.69% | 0.86% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.88% |
| Taylorsville | 0.68% | 0.84% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.92% |
| White | 0.80% | 0.82% | 0.95% | 0.93% | 0.98% |
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Real Estate Values in Bartow County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in Bartow County, Georgia have increased by 7.14% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in the area is strong and that prices are likely to continue to rise in the future. Additionally, the data shows that the home inventory in Bartow County has decreased from 433 in October 2022 to 386 in October 2023, indicating that demand for housing in the area is high and that homes are selling quickly. Overall, the data suggests that the housing market in Bartow County is healthy and that prices are likely to continue to rise in the future.
Average Home Value in Bartow County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Bartow County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Bartow County
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Mortgage Rates in Bartow County
Bartow County has a total of $5.5 billion in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 11.9 thousand loans, which is a significant portion of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Bartow County varies significantly across cities, with White having the highest median rate at 4%, and Kingston having the lowest median rate at 3.82%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the affordability of a home loan, and it is important for potential borrowers to research the rates in their area before committing to a loan.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Bartow County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | $63,016 | $88,748 | $140,462 | $213,023 | $299,527 |
| Adairsville | $62,945 | $91,407 | $141,566 | $187,321 | $233,632 |
| Cartersville | $66,767 | $99,496 | $150,743 | $216,728 | $293,977 |
| Emerson | $57,602 | $81,894 | $132,226 | $218,085 | $293,796 |
| Euharlee | $73,837 | $105,969 | $152,241 | $220,926 | $299,168 |
| Kingston | $63,202 | $99,309 | $153,379 | $223,087 | $352,941 |
| Rydal | $72,142 | $108,090 | $163,217 | $239,995 | $327,269 |
| Taylorsville | $68,640 | $103,092 | $156,762 | $230,619 | $310,137 |
| White | $75,565 | $108,603 | $162,165 | $227,717 | $317,965 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Bartow County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | 2.90% | 3.42% | 3.98% | 4.66% | 6.16% |
| Adairsville | 2.90% | 3.30% | 3.90% | 4.50% | 5.66% |
| Cartersville | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.95% | 4.54% | 5.72% |
| Emerson | 2.90% | 3.44% | 3.95% | 4.50% | 5.76% |
| Euharlee | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.94% | 4.61% | 5.69% |
| Kingston | 2.90% | 3.30% | 3.82% | 4.40% | 5.51% |
| Rydal | 2.90% | 3.39% | 3.94% | 4.60% | 5.71% |
| Taylorsville | 2.90% | 3.50% | 3.98% | 4.50% | 5.70% |
| White | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.59% | 5.66% |
Housing Expenses in Bartow County, Georgia
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