Average Tax Assessment in Laurens County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County has 18,705 properties with a cumulative value of $1.9B, representing 0.23% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Laurens County totaled $13.6M, with an average homeowner paying $746 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Laurens County is 0.72%, lower than the state average of 1.00%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their fair 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 | |
|---|---|
| Laurens Clerk of Court | (478) 277-0005 |
| Laurens Assessor | (864) 984-6546 |
| City of Dublin Tax | (478) 272-1620 |
| 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 Laurens County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Laurens County
Property taxes in Laurens County are relatively low compared to the rest of the state. The average property tax rate in Laurens County is 0.72%, which is lower than the state average of 0.92%. This means that the average Laurens County property tax bill is only $746, which is much lower than the state average of $1,093.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Laurens County. East Dublin has the highest effective property tax rate at 0.85%, while Dublin has the lowest effective property tax rate at 0.66%. This means that property owners in East Dublin will pay more in taxes than those in Dublin. However, the difference in rates is still relatively small, and property owners in both cities will still pay much less in taxes than the state average.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Laurens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadwell | $17,741 | $33,013 | $67,198 | $132,982 | $220,370 |
| Dexter | $20,447 | $39,726 | $82,148 | $142,542 | $213,834 |
| Dublin | $17,681 | $35,450 | $82,772 | $144,350 | $224,701 |
| Dudley | $22,603 | $47,749 | $89,455 | $172,164 | $238,645 |
| East Dublin | $9,600 | $23,179 | $45,774 | $88,775 | $147,604 |
| Montrose | $14,868 | $31,681 | $56,614 | $119,340 | $224,691 |
| Rentz | $21,832 | $38,972 | $66,474 | $121,753 | $201,228 |
| Rockledge | $15,267 | $32,067 | $76,381 | $134,644 | $209,415 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Laurens County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadwell | $149 | $299 | $554 | $1,015 | $1,710 |
| Dexter | $188 | $348 | $671 | $1,198 | $1,794 |
| Dublin | $65 | $159 | $351 | $962 | $1,739 |
| Dudley | $187 | $389 | $754 | $1,477 | $2,030 |
| East Dublin | $116 | $238 | $423 | $790 | $1,290 |
| Montrose | $143 | $276 | $498 | $981 | $1,733 |
| Rentz | $194 | $332 | $561 | $1,047 | $1,699 |
| Rockledge | $152 | $293 | $642 | $1,089 | $1,820 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadwell | 0.84% | 0.91% | 0.82% | 0.76% | 0.78% |
| Dexter | 0.92% | 0.88% | 0.82% | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Dublin | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.42% | 0.67% | 0.77% |
| Dudley | 0.83% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.86% | 0.85% |
| East Dublin | 1.21% | 1.03% | 0.92% | 0.89% | 0.87% |
| Montrose | 0.96% | 0.87% | 0.88% | 0.82% | 0.77% |
| Rentz | 0.89% | 0.85% | 0.84% | 0.86% | 0.84% |
| Rockledge | 1.00% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 0.81% | 0.87% |
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Real Estate Values in Laurens County
The median home price in Laurens County, Georgia has increased by 24.51% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $186.2K to $221.0K. This indicates a strong trend of rising home prices in the area. Additionally, the home inventory in Laurens County has also increased slightly from 82 in October 2022 to 83 in October 2023, suggesting that the demand for housing in the area is increasing.
Average Home Value in Laurens County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Laurens County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Laurens County
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Mortgage Rates in Laurens County
Mortgages in Laurens County are a major factor in the local economy. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $348 million in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in the county. This is equivalent to approximately 3,000 individual loans. The median mortgage rate in Laurens County is 4.01%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 3.99%. However, there is a significant variation in rates across the different cities in the county. For example, East Dublin has the highest median mortgage rate at 4.16%, while Cadwell has the lowest at 3.86%.
Overall, mortgages in Laurens County are a significant part of the local economy. The total outstanding loan amount is equivalent to about 8.5% of the total home value in the county. Additionally, the variation in rates across cities provides homeowners with the opportunity to find the best deal for their needs. With careful research and comparison, homeowners in Laurens County can find the best mortgage rate to fit their budget.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Laurens County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadwell | $15,979 | $52,716 | $83,256 | $116,478 | $183,559 |
| Dexter | $30,986 | $58,253 | $94,442 | $144,040 | $200,778 |
| Dublin | $37,164 | $65,774 | $108,639 | $158,179 | $227,832 |
| Dudley | $37,696 | $65,337 | $107,177 | $169,803 | $211,899 |
| East Dublin | $12,595 | $38,304 | $65,558 | $108,508 | $158,859 |
| Montrose | $28,924 | $57,033 | $86,169 | $131,591 | $181,581 |
| Rentz | $19,346 | $46,768 | $77,997 | $125,530 | $177,113 |
| Rockledge | $16,129 | $30,537 | $60,274 | $105,974 | $228,296 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Laurens County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadwell | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.86% | 4.42% | 5.09% |
| Dexter | 2.90% | 3.53% | 4.06% | 4.75% | 6.10% |
| Dublin | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.00% | 4.75% | 6.10% |
| Dudley | 3.00% | 3.60% | 4.16% | 5.21% | 6.14% |
| East Dublin | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.16% | 5.11% | 6.17% |
| Montrose | 2.80% | 3.50% | 3.92% | 4.88% | 6.16% |
| Rentz | 2.98% | 3.60% | 4.11% | 5.50% | 6.31% |
| Rockledge | 2.90% | 3.55% | 3.97% | 4.43% | 5.03% |
Housing Expenses in Laurens County, Georgia
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