Average Tax Assessment in Dade County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Dade County, Georgia
Dade County has a total of 5,672 properties with a cumulative value of $1.0B, representing 0.13% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Dade County totaled $6.7M, with an average homeowner paying $1,175 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Dade County is 0.65%, while the state average is 1.00%. Property taxes are calculated 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 | |
|---|---|
| Dade Assessor | (417) 637-2224 |
| Dade Clerk of Court | (706) 657-4778 |
| 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 Dade County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Dade County
Dade County has an average property tax rate of 0.65%, which is slightly lower than the average rate for the rest of the county. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to determine the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Dade County are collected to fund local services such as schools, police, and fire departments.
Property tax rates in Dade County vary across cities, with Trenton having the highest effective property tax rate at 0.66%, and Lookout Mountain having the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.62%. Property taxes are an important source of revenue for local governments, and the rates in Dade County are generally in line with the rest of 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 Dade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | $47,210 | $94,100 | $158,550 | $350,340 | $596,492 |
| Rising Fawn | $39,518 | $89,434 | $166,880 | $261,450 | $387,184 |
| Trenton | $37,710 | $75,670 | $133,650 | $190,200 | $263,378 |
| Wildwood | $34,258 | $66,100 | $127,230 | $194,200 | $296,806 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Dade County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | $155 | $474 | $1,032 | $1,853 | $3,554 |
| Rising Fawn | $173 | $390 | $905 | $1,711 | $2,620 |
| Trenton | $145 | $363 | $821 | $1,382 | $1,948 |
| Wildwood | $131 | $330 | $745 | $1,280 | $1,926 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | 0.33% | 0.50% | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.60% |
| Rising Fawn | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.54% | 0.65% | 0.68% |
| Trenton | 0.38% | 0.48% | 0.61% | 0.73% | 0.74% |
| Wildwood | 0.38% | 0.50% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 0.65% |
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Real Estate Values in Dade County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Dade County has increased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023, with a 108.33% increase. This indicates that the housing market in Dade County is experiencing a period of rapid growth. Additionally, the home inventory in Dade County has also increased slightly from October 2022 to October 2023, suggesting that the demand for housing in the area is increasing.
Average Home Value in Dade County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Dade County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Dade County
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Mortgage Rates in Dade County
Mortgages in Dade County are a major factor in the local economy. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $162.5M in outstanding loans across home mortgages in Dade County, with 1.2K outstanding loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county. In addition, there is a variation in median mortgage rates across different cities in Dade County. The city with the highest median mortgage rate is Wildwood, at 3.94%, while the city with the lowest median mortgage rate is Rising Fawn, at 3.92%. This indicates that there is a relatively small difference in mortgage rates across the county, making it a competitive market for potential home buyers.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Dade County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | $45,094 | $73,967 | $138,693 | $267,872 | $398,571 |
| Rising Fawn | $37,515 | $75,142 | $139,333 | $225,751 | $326,958 |
| Trenton | $50,288 | $80,819 | $114,325 | $160,008 | $223,573 |
| Wildwood | $40,816 | $69,933 | $105,689 | $146,978 | $217,734 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Dade County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | 2.90% | 3.24% | 3.92% | 4.60% | 6.16% |
| Rising Fawn | 2.90% | 3.44% | 3.92% | 4.40% | 5.26% |
| Trenton | 2.90% | 3.42% | 3.94% | 4.60% | 5.85% |
| Wildwood | 3.00% | 3.56% | 3.94% | 4.45% | 5.27% |
Housing Expenses in Dade County, Georgia
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