Average Tax Assessment in Rabun County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Rabun County, Georgia
Rabun County has 11,916 properties with a cumulative value of $2.8B, representing 0.35% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Rabun County totaled $20.3M, with an average homeowner paying $1,818 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Rabun County is 0.72%, lower than the state average of 1.00%. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their fair 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 | |
|---|---|
| Rabun Assessor | (706) 782-5068 |
| Rabun Tax Commissioner | (706) 782-3613 |
| 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 Rabun County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Rabun County
Rabun County has an average property tax rate of 0.72%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 0.75%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the total property tax bill. The average Rabun County property tax bill is $1,818, which is lower than the state average of $2,068.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Rabun County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Clarkesville, at 0.75%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Rabun Gap, at 0.66%. This means that property owners in Clarkesville will pay slightly more in property taxes than those in Rabun Gap. However, the difference in rates is relatively small, and the average property tax bill in Rabun County is still lower 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 Rabun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkesville | $105,503 | $181,230 | $353,434 | $752,938 | $1,052,126 |
| Clayton | $11,647 | $68,203 | $135,126 | $227,453 | $388,029 |
| Dillard | $66,538 | $113,601 | $165,136 | $244,814 | $358,038 |
| Lakemont | $33,677 | $95,087 | $193,755 | $365,173 | $809,500 |
| Rabun Gap | $29,328 | $90,382 | $151,345 | $229,825 | $323,138 |
| Tiger | $31,066 | $87,004 | $155,759 | $278,986 | $552,677 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Rabun County.
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.
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Real Estate Values in Rabun County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in Rabun County, Georgia have increased significantly from October 2022 to October 2023. The median home price in October 2023 was $470.0K, which is a 45.76% increase from the median home price in October 2022 of $322.4K. This indicates that the housing market in Rabun County is experiencing strong growth. Additionally, the home inventory in Rabun County decreased from 159 in October 2022 to 134 in October 2023, suggesting that demand for housing in the area is high. Overall, the data from Redfin indicates that the housing market in Rabun County, Georgia is strong and growing.
Average Home Value in Rabun County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Rabun County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Rabun County
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Mortgage Rates in Rabun County
Rabun County, Georgia is home to a total of $489.9 million in outstanding home mortgage loans. This figure represents approximately 2,000 loans, with the median mortgage rate in the county ranging from 3.5% in Clarkesville to 3.89% in Tiger. This variation in rates across the county reflects the diverse range of housing options available in the area.
The total outstanding loan amount in Rabun County is equivalent to approximately 10% of the total home value in the county. This indicates that homeowners in the area are taking advantage of the relatively low mortgage rates available in the county, and are able to secure financing for their homes. The variation in rates across the county also suggests that homeowners can find the best deal for their particular needs, depending on their location.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Rabun County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkesville | $157,497 | $395,370 | $701,274 | $1,020,949 | $1,470,504 |
| Clayton | $58,245 | $93,033 | $146,407 | $251,660 | $389,144 |
| Dillard | $68,854 | $106,831 | $155,156 | $257,607 | $344,705 |
| Lakemont | $67,271 | $128,774 | $213,022 | $378,293 | $635,549 |
| Rabun Gap | $57,275 | $88,530 | $138,824 | $210,853 | $301,819 |
| Tiger | $66,713 | $92,902 | $156,880 | $267,966 | $489,219 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Rabun County.
Housing Expenses in Rabun County, Georgia
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