Average Tax Assessment in Screven County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Screven County, Georgia
Screven County has a total of 5,822 properties with a cumulative value of $584.9M. This represents 0.07% of all real estate value in Georgia. The average property tax rate in Screven County is 1.22%, which is higher than the state average of 1.00%. A total of $7.1M was collected in property taxes across these properties, with the average homeowner paying $1,224 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. Property taxes are typically 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 | |
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Screven Assessor | (912) 564-7918 |
Screven Clerk of Court | (912) 564-2614 |
Important Dates | |
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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 | |
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Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Not Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Screven County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Screven County
Screven County has an average property tax rate of 1.22%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.27%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of location. However, there is some variation in the effective property tax rate across the cities in Screven County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Newington, at 1.25%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Rocky Ford, at 1.2%. This means that property owners in Newington will pay slightly more in property taxes than those in Rocky Ford. Overall, Screven County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in the state, making it an attractive option for property owners.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Screven 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 |
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Newington | $16,227 | $29,928 | $54,580 | $102,640 | $184,440 |
Rocky Ford | $15,940 | $29,345 | $60,730 | $108,705 | $204,352 |
Sylvania | $14,450 | $28,510 | $61,950 | $123,457 | $212,840 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Screven County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Newington | $204 | $384 | $707 | $1,363 | $2,341 |
Rocky Ford | $195 | $365 | $744 | $1,310 | $2,390 |
Sylvania | $178 | $344 | $767 | $1,516 | $2,596 |
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 |
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Newington | 1.26% | 1.28% | 1.30% | 1.33% | 1.27% |
Rocky Ford | 1.22% | 1.24% | 1.23% | 1.21% | 1.17% |
Sylvania | 1.23% | 1.21% | 1.24% | 1.23% | 1.22% |
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Real Estate Values in Screven County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Screven County, Georgia remained unchanged from October 2022 to October 2023, at $124.5K. However, the home inventory in Screven County increased from 16 in October 2022 to 22 in October 2023, indicating a slight increase in the availability of homes in the area. This suggests that the housing market in Screven County is stable, with no significant changes in home prices.
Average Home Value in Screven County, Georgia
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Screven County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Screven County
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Mortgage Rates in Screven County
Mortgages in Screven County are a major factor in the local economy. There is a total of $66.1 million in outstanding loans across the county, representing 632 individual loans. This amount is equivalent to about 8.3% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Screven County varies significantly across cities, with Rocky Ford having the highest rate at 4.46% and Sylvania having the lowest rate at 4.08%. This variation in rates can have a significant impact on the affordability of mortgages in the county, as well as the overall cost of homeownership.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Screven County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Newington | $14,718 | $36,262 | $78,919 | $143,554 | $200,155 |
Rocky Ford | $9,810 | $36,425 | $71,119 | $98,718 | $133,195 |
Sylvania | $15,279 | $41,679 | $81,287 | $131,556 | $204,307 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Screven County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Newington | 2.93% | 3.50% | 4.09% | 4.71% | 6.07% |
Rocky Ford | 3.54% | 3.65% | 4.46% | 4.99% | 5.97% |
Sylvania | 2.90% | 3.56% | 4.08% | 4.97% | 6.16% |
Housing Expenses in Screven County, Georgia
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