Average Tax Assessment in Fulton County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County has a total of 306,075 properties with a cumulative value of $118.4B, making up 14.76% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Fulton County totaled $1.2B, with the average homeowner paying $4,139 in property taxes, which is higher than the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Fulton County is 1.05%, while the state average is 1.00%. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Fulton Assessor | (574) 223-2801 |
| Fulton Real Property Tax Service | (518) 736-5580 |
| Fulton Recorder | (419) 337-9232 |
| Fulton Recorder | (870) 895-3310 |
| 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 Fulton County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Fulton County
Fulton County has an average property tax rate of 1.05%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1.04%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in Fulton County are collected by the county government and are used to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety.
Property tax rates in Fulton County vary across cities, with Union City having the highest effective property tax rate of 1.22%, and Suwanee having the lowest effective property tax rate of 0.02%. This means that property owners in Union City will pay more in taxes than those in Suwanee. Property taxes in Fulton County are generally higher than the rest of the state, but the county offers a variety of tax relief programs to help offset the cost of taxes for homeowners.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | $247,900 | $320,000 | $427,900 | $570,500 | $763,100 |
| Atlanta | $103,500 | $144,750 | $234,900 | $453,300 | $792,900 |
| Duluth | $306,700 | $359,800 | $446,900 | $593,000 | $779,140 |
| Fairburn | $100,640 | $150,000 | $196,500 | $240,850 | $295,000 |
| Palmetto | $64,300 | $101,100 | $143,500 | $217,700 | $509,200 |
| Riverdale | $100,820 | $132,150 | $161,500 | $179,400 | $201,800 |
| Roswell | $241,530 | $309,900 | $384,400 | $490,800 | $623,200 |
| Suwanee | $345,660 | $371,100 | $394,550 | $437,525 | $556,240 |
| Union City | $52,700 | $100,900 | $143,600 | $182,500 | $218,000 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Fulton County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | $35 | $70 | $2,889 | $5,570 | $8,053 |
| Atlanta | $660 | $1,578 | $2,911 | $5,611 | $10,298 |
| Duluth | $35 | $35 | $70 | $70 | $105 |
| Fairburn | $668 | $1,289 | $2,244 | $3,121 | $3,913 |
| Palmetto | $464 | $798 | $1,382 | $2,451 | $6,668 |
| Riverdale | $392 | $694 | $1,685 | $2,592 | $2,964 |
| Roswell | $1,736 | $2,626 | $3,862 | $5,249 | $6,879 |
| Suwanee | $35 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Union City | $550 | $977 | $1,804 | $2,419 | $3,042 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.68% | 0.98% | 1.06% |
| Atlanta | 0.64% | 1.09% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.30% |
| Duluth | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Fairburn | 0.66% | 0.86% | 1.14% | 1.30% | 1.33% |
| Palmetto | 0.72% | 0.79% | 0.96% | 1.13% | 1.31% |
| Riverdale | 0.39% | 0.53% | 1.04% | 1.44% | 1.47% |
| Roswell | 0.72% | 0.85% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.10% |
| Suwanee | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Union City | 1.04% | 0.97% | 1.26% | 1.33% | 1.40% |
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Real Estate Values in Fulton County
The median home price in Fulton County, Georgia has increased by 4.35% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $425.0K to $443.5K. This is indicative of a positive trend in the housing market in the area. However, the home inventory in Fulton County has decreased slightly from 4.3K in October 2022 to 4.2K in October 2023. This suggests that the demand for housing in the area is increasing, which is driving up prices.
Average Home Value in Fulton County, Georgia
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Fulton County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Fulton County
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Mortgage Rates in Fulton County
Fulton County has a total of $45.9 billion in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, which is estimated to be around $75 billion. The number of outstanding loans in Fulton County is estimated to be around 168,700.
The median mortgage rate in Fulton County varies significantly across cities. For example, the median mortgage rate in Riverdale is 5.04%, while the median mortgage rate in Atlanta is 4.17%. This difference in rates can have a significant impact on the total cost of a mortgage loan, so it is important for potential home buyers 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 Fulton County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | $79,085 | $131,264 | $234,254 | $356,639 | $505,152 |
| Atlanta | $60,031 | $104,211 | $183,659 | $313,011 | $511,600 |
| Duluth | $89,946 | $148,854 | $258,961 | $377,223 | $507,220 |
| Fairburn | $65,374 | $98,258 | $149,219 | $203,980 | $260,618 |
| Palmetto | $43,790 | $69,310 | $123,111 | $221,272 | $429,064 |
| Riverdale | $49,052 | $71,498 | $97,727 | $139,058 | $166,936 |
| Roswell | $73,588 | $123,647 | $223,695 | $337,931 | $453,070 |
| Suwanee | $98,943 | $135,769 | $223,745 | $314,388 | $403,339 |
| Union City | $48,354 | $70,822 | $102,804 | $147,216 | $179,285 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Fulton County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 2.99% | 3.60% | 4.30% | 6.11% | 7.10% |
| Atlanta | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.17% | 5.71% | 6.95% |
| Duluth | 2.95% | 3.60% | 4.39% | 6.11% | 7.16% |
| Fairburn | 3.20% | 3.75% | 4.50% | 5.84% | 6.61% |
| Palmetto | 2.93% | 3.60% | 4.44% | 6.07% | 7.03% |
| Riverdale | 3.25% | 3.93% | 5.04% | 6.22% | 7.10% |
| Roswell | 2.93% | 3.60% | 4.30% | 6.08% | 7.12% |
| Suwanee | 3.37% | 3.80% | 4.70% | 5.98% | 6.95% |
| Union City | 3.00% | 3.75% | 4.75% | 6.01% | 6.71% |
Housing Expenses in Fulton County, Georgia
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