Average Tax Assessment in Oglethorpe County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County has a total of 5,941 properties with a cumulative value of $870.0M. This accounts for 0.11% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Oglethorpe County totaled $9.0M, with the average homeowner paying $1,512 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Oglethorpe County is 1.03%, slightly higher than the state average of 1.00%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the local tax assessor.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Oglethorpe Assessor | (706) 743-5166 |
| Oglethorpe Tax Commissioner | (706) 743-8422 |
| 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 Oglethorpe County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County has an average property tax rate of 1.03%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.06%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average property tax bill in Oglethorpe County is $1,512.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Oglethorpe County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Winterville at 1.08%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Stephens at 0.97%. Property owners in Winterville will pay more in taxes than those in Stephens. However, the difference in rates is not significant enough to make a major impact on the total amount of taxes due.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Oglethorpe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville | $45,040 | $94,348 | $162,300 | $214,072 | $299,210 |
| Carlton | $23,716 | $43,310 | $84,130 | $154,800 | $247,904 |
| Colbert | $46,594 | $95,700 | $143,100 | $208,300 | $306,540 |
| Comer | $27,873 | $39,594 | $67,625 | $151,492 | $241,929 |
| Crawford | $26,518 | $52,388 | $106,261 | $165,655 | $260,344 |
| Lexington | $30,084 | $54,083 | $104,160 | $179,100 | $263,552 |
| Stephens | $27,531 | $47,600 | $101,620 | $187,600 | $332,600 |
| Winterville | $43,871 | $81,468 | $145,550 | $200,392 | $268,878 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Oglethorpe County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville | $495 | $1,003 | $1,790 | $2,305 | $3,163 |
| Carlton | $207 | $432 | $875 | $1,617 | $2,411 |
| Colbert | $474 | $1,021 | $1,559 | $2,197 | $3,290 |
| Comer | $283 | $401 | $702 | $1,462 | $2,384 |
| Crawford | $264 | $576 | $1,134 | $1,831 | $2,867 |
| Lexington | $298 | $546 | $1,103 | $1,881 | $2,763 |
| Stephens | $237 | $502 | $1,074 | $1,844 | $3,033 |
| Winterville | $443 | $853 | $1,572 | $2,189 | $2,916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville | 1.10% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.06% |
| Carlton | 0.87% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 0.97% |
| Colbert | 1.02% | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.05% | 1.07% |
| Comer | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 0.97% | 0.99% |
| Crawford | 1.00% | 1.10% | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.10% |
| Lexington | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 1.05% | 1.05% |
| Stephens | 0.86% | 1.05% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 0.91% |
| Winterville | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.08% | 1.09% | 1.08% |
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Real Estate Values in Oglethorpe County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in Oglethorpe County, Georgia have decreased by 27.77% from October 2022 to October 2023. This is likely due to the decrease in home inventory from 47 in October 2022 to 34 in October 2023. This suggests that there is less demand for homes in the area, leading to a decrease in prices.
Average Home Value in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Oglethorpe County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Oglethorpe County
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Mortgage Rates in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County has a total of $200.6 million in outstanding home mortgage loans. This amount represents 1.3 thousand loans, or about 0.5% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Oglethorpe County varies significantly across cities, with Comer having the highest rate of 4.3% and Lexington having the lowest rate of 3.94%. This variation in rates can be attributed to the different economic conditions in each city, as well as the availability of different loan products.
Overall, Oglethorpe County has a relatively low amount of outstanding home mortgage loans compared to other counties in the state. However, the variation in rates across cities can be a great opportunity for potential home buyers to find the best deal for their needs. By shopping around and comparing different loan products, home buyers can find the best rate and terms for their situation.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Oglethorpe County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville | $67,208 | $91,975 | $125,311 | $172,894 | $242,860 |
| Carlton | $41,387 | $55,562 | $88,425 | $148,031 | $243,229 |
| Colbert | $71,677 | $96,851 | $131,518 | $183,608 | $255,203 |
| Comer | $58,009 | $72,336 | $106,457 | $142,254 | $185,501 |
| Crawford | $55,457 | $85,397 | $115,889 | $170,440 | $227,171 |
| Lexington | $45,156 | $75,193 | $111,137 | $158,227 | $237,145 |
| Stephens | $70,402 | $90,561 | $137,441 | $193,607 | $260,996 |
| Winterville | $69,844 | $99,528 | $143,075 | $190,523 | $250,227 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Oglethorpe County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville | 3.00% | 3.51% | 4.20% | 5.07% | 6.24% |
| Carlton | 3.10% | 3.73% | 4.23% | 4.78% | 6.16% |
| Colbert | 2.90% | 3.50% | 3.99% | 4.60% | 5.63% |
| Comer | 2.90% | 3.52% | 4.30% | 4.82% | 6.10% |
| Crawford | 2.92% | 3.58% | 4.04% | 4.51% | 5.75% |
| Lexington | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.94% | 4.60% | 5.83% |
| Stephens | 2.90% | 3.20% | 4.00% | 4.50% | 5.90% |
| Winterville | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.97% | 4.75% | 5.84% |
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