Average Tax Assessment in Pickens County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Pickens County, Georgia
Pickens County has a total of 12,669 properties with a cumulative value of $2.9B. This accounts for 0.36% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Pickens County totaled $23.7M, with the average homeowner paying $1,868 in property taxes, which is lower than the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Pickens County is 0.82%, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Pickens Assessor | (706) 253-8700 |
| Pickens Register of Deeds | (864) 898-5868 |
| Pickens Revenue Commission | (205) 367-2040 |
| Pickens Clerk of Court | (706) 253-8763 |
| 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 Pickens County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Pickens County
Pickens County has an average property tax rate of 0.82%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 0.84%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the annual property tax bill. On average, Pickens County residents pay an annual property tax bill of $1,868. Property tax rates in Pickens County vary across the cities, with Jasper having the highest effective property tax rate of 0.83%, and Ball Ground having the lowest effective property tax rate of 0.79%. This means that property owners in Jasper pay slightly more in property taxes than those in Ball Ground. Despite the slight variation in rates, Pickens County property taxes are generally lower than the state average, making it an attractive option 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 Pickens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | $48,826 | $66,312 | $109,017 | $215,624 | $341,881 |
| Fairmount | $64,922 | $102,702 | $152,323 | $205,464 | $320,158 |
| Jasper | $78,583 | $133,484 | $204,450 | $306,807 | $437,278 |
| Talking Rock | $46,945 | $84,789 | $154,925 | $239,117 | $348,715 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Pickens County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | $289 | $473 | $844 | $1,751 | $2,807 |
| Fairmount | $441 | $725 | $1,194 | $1,697 | $2,663 |
| Jasper | $561 | $1,074 | $1,686 | $2,576 | $3,701 |
| Talking Rock | $309 | $610 | $1,226 | $1,952 | $2,790 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | 0.59% | 0.71% | 0.77% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Fairmount | 0.68% | 0.71% | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.83% |
| Jasper | 0.71% | 0.80% | 0.82% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Talking Rock | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 0.80% |
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Real Estate Values in Pickens County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Pickens County, Georgia decreased by 10.23% from October 2022 to October 2023. This decrease in home prices is accompanied by a decrease in home inventory, which dropped from 233 in October 2022 to 177 in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Pickens County is cooling off, with fewer homes available and lower prices.
Average Home Value in Pickens County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Pickens County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Pickens County
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Mortgage Rates in Pickens County
Pickens County has an outstanding loan amount of $802.1M across home mortgages. This represents 4.2K loans, which is a significant amount of money for the county. The median mortgage rate across the county is 4.1%, with the highest rate being in Ball Ground and the lowest rate being in Jasper. This variation in rates across the county shows that there is a wide range of options for potential homeowners. The total outstanding loan amount is approximately 8.2% of the total home value in Pickens County, indicating that the county is a popular destination for homeowners. The wide range of mortgage rates available in Pickens County makes it an attractive option for potential homeowners looking for a good deal.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Pickens County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | $51,567 | $84,733 | $149,463 | $223,878 | $309,960 |
| Fairmount | $61,611 | $89,016 | $140,100 | $201,625 | $277,518 |
| Jasper | $76,636 | $114,202 | $175,083 | $253,087 | $344,068 |
| Talking Rock | $71,915 | $104,756 | $147,039 | $216,691 | $299,651 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Pickens County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | 2.96% | 3.50% | 4.10% | 4.99% | 5.94% |
| Fairmount | 2.95% | 3.58% | 4.03% | 4.79% | 5.67% |
| Jasper | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.89% | 4.50% | 5.62% |
| Talking Rock | 2.90% | 3.50% | 3.92% | 4.56% | 5.84% |
Housing Expenses in Pickens County, Georgia
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