Average Tax Assessment in Twiggs County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Twiggs County, Georgia
Twiggs County has a total of 3,372 properties with a cumulative value of $285.8M, representing 0.04% of all real estate value in Georgia. Property taxes in Twiggs County totaled $3.9M, with an average homeowner paying $1,161 in property taxes compared to the state average of $2,360. The average property tax rate in Twiggs County is 1.37%, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Twiggs Assessor | (478) 945-3663 |
| Twiggs Clerk of Court | (478) 945-3350 |
| Twiggs Tax Commissioner | (478) 945-3359 |
| 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 Twiggs County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Twiggs County
Twiggs County has an average property tax rate of 1.37%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.41%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of their location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly across the cities in Twiggs County. For example, the city of Dry Branch has the highest effective property tax rate at 1.45%, while the city of Jeffersonville has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.2%. This means that property owners in Dry Branch will pay more in property taxes than those in Jeffersonville.
Overall, Twiggs County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in the state. However, property owners should be aware that the effective property tax rate can vary significantly across the cities in the county. Knowing the effective property tax rate for the city in which a property is located can help property owners plan for their property tax bills.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Twiggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | $23,647 | $41,588 | $68,582 | $118,787 | $185,567 |
| Dry Branch | $19,308 | $32,791 | $56,900 | $112,711 | $194,802 |
| Jeffersonville | $18,494 | $32,188 | $57,152 | $99,769 | $163,480 |
| Macon | $20,737 | $32,682 | $52,962 | $92,646 | $142,920 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Twiggs County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | $342 | $602 | $993 | $1,720 | $2,687 |
| Dry Branch | $280 | $475 | $824 | $1,632 | $2,821 |
| Jeffersonville | $123 | $257 | $537 | $1,198 | $2,314 |
| Macon | $306 | $476 | $769 | $1,349 | $2,072 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
| Dry Branch | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
| Jeffersonville | 0.67% | 0.80% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.42% |
| Macon | 1.48% | 1.46% | 1.45% | 1.46% | 1.45% |
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Real Estate Values in Twiggs County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Twiggs County, Georgia has remained unchanged from October 2022 to October 2023. However, the home inventory in Twiggs County has increased from 7 in October 2022 to 11 in October 2023, indicating an increase in the availability of homes in the area. This could indicate that the housing market in Twiggs County is becoming more competitive, which could lead to an increase in home prices in the future.
Average Home Value in Twiggs County, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Twiggs County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Twiggs County
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Mortgage Rates in Twiggs County
Twiggs County has a total of $19.7M in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 234 individual loans, with an average loan amount of $84,000. This is equivalent to approximately 10.2% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Twiggs County varies across cities, with Macon having the highest rate of 4.53%, and Danville having the lowest rate of 4.09%. This difference of 0.44% is significant, as it can result in a considerable difference in the total cost of the loan over its lifetime. As such, it is important for potential borrowers to research and compare mortgage rates across cities in order to find the best deal.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Twiggs County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | $24,522 | $40,737 | $53,242 | $104,070 | $193,169 |
| Dry Branch | $35,259 | $42,081 | $72,993 | $122,696 | $206,864 |
| Jeffersonville | $20,763 | $49,414 | $72,591 | $111,366 | $148,637 |
| Macon | $19,493 | $42,360 | $65,501 | $106,034 | $124,028 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Twiggs County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 2.93% | 3.44% | 4.09% | 4.87% | 5.25% |
| Dry Branch | 3.16% | 3.69% | 4.20% | 5.25% | 6.35% |
| Jeffersonville | 2.94% | 3.60% | 4.19% | 5.00% | 6.41% |
| Macon | 2.90% | 3.55% | 4.53% | 5.84% | 6.28% |
Housing Expenses in Twiggs County, Georgia
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