Average Tax Assessment in Schley County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Schley County, Georgia
Schley County has a total of 1,630 properties with a cumulative value of $184.6M, representing 0.02% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Schley County totaled $2.4M, with an average homeowner paying $1,458 in property taxes, which is lower than the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Schley County is 1.29%, higher than the state average of 1.00%. Properties are typically 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 | |
|---|---|
| Schley Assessor | (229) 937-9169 |
| Schley Tax Commissioner | (229) 937-2689 |
| 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 Schley County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Schley County
Schley County has an average property tax rate of 1.29%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.33%. This rate applies to all cities in the county, including Ellaville, which has the highest effective property tax rate of 1.29%. This rate is slightly higher than the state average, but still lower than many other counties in the state.
Property taxes in Schley County vary across cities, with Ellaville having the highest effective property tax rate of 1.29%. This rate is slightly higher than the state average, but still lower than many other counties in the state. Other cities in the county have lower effective property tax rates, ranging from 0.90% to 1.20%. This means that property owners in Schley County can expect to pay slightly lower taxes than the state average, but still have the option to pay lower taxes in certain cities.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Schley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | $24,187 | $43,662 | $75,752 | $136,600 | $225,232 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Schley County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | $313 | $578 | $1,002 | $1,790 | $2,840 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | 1.29% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.31% | 1.26% |
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Real Estate Values in Schley County
The data from Redfin indicates that there is no change in median home price in Schley County from October 2022 to October 2023. However, the home inventory in Schley County has increased from 2 in October 2022 to 6 in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Schley County is becoming more competitive, with more homes available for sale. This could indicate that home prices in Schley County may increase in the future.
Average Home Value in Schley County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Schley County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Schley County
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Mortgage Rates in Schley County
Mortgages in Schley County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $25.9M in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in Schley County. This represents 231 outstanding loans, which is a significant amount of money relative to the total home value in the county.
The median mortgage rate in Schley County varies across cities, with Ellaville having the highest median mortgage rate of 4.03%. This rate is slightly higher than the national average, but still relatively low compared to other counties in the area. This variation in rates across counties is indicative of the competitive nature of the mortgage market in Schley County. Homeowners in Schley County have access to a variety of mortgage options, allowing them to find the best rate for their needs.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Schley County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | $21,493 | $53,500 | $95,736 | $141,905 | $199,458 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Schley County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellaville | 2.90% | 3.50% | 4.03% | 5.00% | 6.10% |
Housing Expenses in Schley County, Georgia
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