Average Tax Assessment in Macon County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Macon County, Georgia
Macon County has a total of 4,774 properties with a cumulative value of $417.2M, representing 0.05% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Macon County totaled $5.4M, with an average homeowner paying $1,129 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Macon County is 1.29%, higher than the state average of 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 | |
|---|---|
| Macon Assessor | (660) 385-2416 |
| Macon Assessor | (828) 349-2144 |
| Macon Assessor | (217) 424-1364 |
| Macon Assessor | (615) 666-3688 |
| 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 Macon County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Macon County
Macon County has an average property tax rate of 1.29%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.32%. Property taxes in Macon County are collected by the county government and are used to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety. The average Macon County property tax bill is $1,129, which is slightly lower than the state average of $1,152.
Property tax rates in Macon County vary across the cities. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Montezuma, at 1.38%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Ideal, at 1.23%. This means that property owners in Montezuma pay a higher rate than those in Ideal. However, the difference in rates is relatively small, and overall, Macon County has a lower property tax rate 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 Macon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | $5,800 | $13,358 | $32,009 | $68,171 | $249,222 |
| Marshallville | $7,241 | $20,550 | $44,890 | $97,546 | $216,891 |
| Montezuma | $8,340 | $21,872 | $42,607 | $72,518 | $120,914 |
| Oglethorpe | $7,121 | $19,059 | $35,835 | $62,414 | $113,137 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Macon County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | $79 | $199 | $460 | $932 | $2,889 |
| Marshallville | $122 | $323 | $730 | $1,387 | $2,924 |
| Montezuma | $125 | $326 | $621 | $1,100 | $1,880 |
| Oglethorpe | $100 | $256 | $510 | $857 | $1,394 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | 1.36% | 1.49% | 1.44% | 1.37% | 1.16% |
| Marshallville | 1.68% | 1.57% | 1.63% | 1.42% | 1.35% |
| Montezuma | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.46% | 1.52% | 1.55% |
| Oglethorpe | 1.40% | 1.34% | 1.42% | 1.37% | 1.23% |
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Real Estate Values in Macon County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Macon County has not changed from October 2022 to October 2023. However, the home inventory in Macon County has increased significantly from 5 in October 2022 to 13 in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Macon County is becoming more competitive, as more homes are available for buyers. This could lead to an increase in home prices in the future.
Average Home Value in Macon County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Macon County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Macon County
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Mortgage Rates in Macon County
Macon County has an outstanding loan amount of $37.2M across home mortgages. This represents 299 outstanding loans in the county, which is a significant amount of money. The median mortgage rate in Macon County is 4.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4.5%. However, there is a wide variation in mortgage rates across the county, with Oglethorpe having the highest median mortgage rate of 4.5% and Marshallville having the lowest median mortgage rate of 4.04%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the total amount of money that homeowners in Macon County have to pay for their mortgages. On average, the total amount of money owed on mortgages in Macon County is approximately 80% of the total home value. This is slightly higher than the national average of 75%.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Macon County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | $30,005 | $91,406 | $205,094 | $1,118,317 | $1,190,511 |
| Marshallville | $24,679 | $55,989 | $86,188 | $136,862 | $201,871 |
| Montezuma | $18,220 | $36,772 | $64,470 | $112,355 | $175,587 |
| Oglethorpe | $7,898 | $25,989 | $41,250 | $70,424 | $115,619 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Macon County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | 3.05% | 3.57% | 4.30% | 5.67% | 6.17% |
| Marshallville | 3.00% | 3.46% | 4.04% | 4.93% | 6.16% |
| Montezuma | 3.00% | 3.65% | 4.30% | 5.71% | 6.33% |
| Oglethorpe | 2.90% | 3.70% | 4.50% | 5.88% | 6.31% |
Housing Expenses in Macon County, Georgia
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