Average Tax Assessment in Quitman County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Quitman County, Georgia
Quitman County has 1,740 properties with a cumulative value of $119.5M, representing 0.01% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Quitman County totaled $1.5M, with an average homeowner paying $869 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Quitman County is 1.25%, higher than the state average of 1.00%. Property taxes are 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 | |
|---|---|
| Quitman Assessor | (229) 334-2159 |
| 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 Quitman County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Quitman County
Quitman County has an average property tax rate of 1.25%, which is lower than the national average of 1.31%. This rate is consistent across all cities in the county, making Quitman County an attractive option for homeowners looking for a lower tax burden. The city of Georgetown has the highest effective property tax rate in the county at 1.25%, but this rate is still lower than the national average. This makes Georgetown an attractive option for homeowners looking for a lower tax burden.
Property taxes in Quitman County are relatively low compared to other counties in the state. The average property tax rate is 1.25%, which is lower than the national average of 1.31%. This rate is consistent across all cities in the county, making Quitman County an attractive option for homeowners looking for a lower tax burden. The city of Georgetown has the highest effective property tax rate in the county at 1.25%, but this rate is still lower than the national average. This makes Georgetown an attractive option for homeowners looking for a lower tax burden.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Quitman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | $12,202 | $20,062 | $36,184 | $72,176 | $140,831 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Quitman County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | $152 | $250 | $457 | $912 | $1,783 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.26% | 1.26% | 1.27% |
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Real Estate Values in Quitman County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Quitman County, Georgia has remained steady from October 2022 to October 2023, at $119.0K. However, the home inventory in Quitman County has more than doubled from 5 in October 2022 to 11 in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Quitman County is becoming more competitive, as more homes become available for purchase.
Average Home Value in Quitman County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Quitman County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Quitman County
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Mortgage Rates in Quitman County
Quitman County has a total of $10.5M in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 128 loans, or approximately 0.2% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Quitman County is 4.04%, which is relatively low compared to other counties in the area. However, there is still a significant variation in mortgage rates across the county, with some cities having higher rates than others. For example, the city of Georgetown has the highest median mortgage rate at 4.04%, while other cities such as Quitman and Georgetown have lower rates. This variation in rates is due to the different economic conditions in each city, as well as the availability of lenders in the area. Overall, Quitman County has a relatively low mortgage rate and a relatively low amount of outstanding loans, making it an attractive option for potential homebuyers.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Quitman County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | $10,540 | $22,336 | $50,097 | $93,637 | $186,412 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Quitman County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.04% | 4.79% | 6.14% |
Housing Expenses in Quitman County, Georgia
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