Average Tax Assessment in Montgomery County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Montgomery County, Georgia
Montgomery County has a total of 3,418 properties with a cumulative value of $370.6M, representing 0.05% of all real estate value in Georgia. The county collected $4.1M in property taxes, with an average of $1,200 per homeowner, which is lower than the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Montgomery County is 1.10%, higher than the state average of 1.00%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their 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 | |
|---|---|
| Montgomery Appraisal District | (936) 756-3354 |
| Montgomery Clerk | (936) 539-7885 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Montgomery Assessor | (931) 648-5709 |
| 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 Montgomery County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has an average property tax rate of 1.10%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.13%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to determine the amount of taxes owed. The average property tax bill in Montgomery County is estimated to be around $1,200.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Montgomery County. Uvalda has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.13%, while Tarrytown has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.08%. This means that property owners in Uvalda will pay more in taxes than those in Tarrytown. However, the difference in rates is relatively small, so the difference in taxes paid is not significant.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailey | $23,076 | $46,042 | $96,868 | $165,473 | $250,147 |
| Mount Vernon | $11,524 | $25,893 | $64,842 | $126,128 | $196,554 |
| Tarrytown | $20,549 | $44,556 | $103,835 | $179,391 | $261,274 |
| Uvalda | $6,864 | $15,910 | $39,988 | $86,998 | $147,099 |
| Vidalia | $21,910 | $43,266 | $109,962 | $187,983 | $299,293 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Montgomery County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailey | $261 | $509 | $1,077 | $1,837 | $2,788 |
| Mount Vernon | $125 | $283 | $710 | $1,378 | $2,141 |
| Tarrytown | $226 | $492 | $1,132 | $1,942 | $2,830 |
| Uvalda | $78 | $182 | $468 | $1,002 | $1,699 |
| Vidalia | $255 | $481 | $1,221 | $2,170 | $3,263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailey | 1.13% | 1.11% | 1.11% | 1.11% | 1.11% |
| Mount Vernon | 1.08% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
| Tarrytown | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.08% | 1.08% |
| Uvalda | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.17% | 1.15% | 1.16% |
| Vidalia | 1.16% | 1.11% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.09% |
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Real Estate Values in Montgomery County
The data from Redfin does not provide information on home prices in Montgomery County for October 2023 and October 2022. However, it does show that the home inventory in Montgomery County increased from 5 in October 2022 to 6 in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Montgomery County is likely to remain stable in the near future.
Average Home Value in Montgomery County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Montgomery County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Montgomery County
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Mortgage Rates in Montgomery County
Mortgages in Montgomery County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $38.4 million in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in the county. This represents 351 outstanding loans, which is a significant amount of money for the area. The median mortgage rate in Montgomery County varies across cities, with Uvalda having the highest rate at 4.35% and Mount Vernon having the lowest rate at 3.97%. This variation in rates can make a significant difference in the total cost of a loan, and it is important for potential homeowners to shop around for the best rate. On average, the total amount of outstanding loans in Montgomery County is equivalent to about 0.5% of the total home value in the area. This indicates that mortgages are an important part of the local economy and are helping to finance the purchase of homes in the county.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Montgomery County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailey | $43,131 | $66,268 | $93,655 | $127,098 | $171,611 |
| Mount Vernon | $22,312 | $46,538 | $77,766 | $107,539 | $144,643 |
| Tarrytown | $60,181 | $79,680 | $128,091 | $163,245 | $196,434 |
| Uvalda | $18,917 | $40,746 | $71,913 | $109,485 | $157,053 |
| Vidalia | $36,692 | $65,891 | $126,705 | $211,974 | $253,597 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Montgomery County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ailey | 2.90% | 3.49% | 4.18% | 5.14% | 6.19% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.97% | 5.50% | 6.20% |
| Tarrytown | 3.12% | 3.78% | 4.17% | 4.75% | 6.14% |
| Uvalda | 3.00% | 3.91% | 4.35% | 5.33% | 6.17% |
| Vidalia | 2.93% | 3.53% | 4.04% | 4.99% | 6.20% |
Housing Expenses in Montgomery County, Georgia
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