Screven County Property Taxes
Screven County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.18%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$122,300
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,669
$139/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,262
$105/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#149
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Screven County, Georgia
Screven charges Georgia's highest rate
Screven County's effective tax rate of 1.181% stands roughly 28% above the national median of 0.92%, making it one of the highest-taxed counties analyzed. However, the median property tax of $1,444 remains 46% below the national median of $2,690 because Screven homes are valued much lower at $122,300 median versus the national $281,900.
Second-highest rate in Georgia
Screven County's 1.181% effective rate ranks among Georgia's highest, trailing only Stewart County's 1.711%. The rate exceeds Georgia's state average of 0.898% by 31%, signaling a heavy tax burden for county residents.
Noticeably higher than most regional counties
Screven's 1.181% rate substantially exceeds nearby Richmond (0.882%), Spalding (0.965%), and Stephens (0.830%) counties. Only Stewart County in the region approaches Screven's rate, at 1.711%.
Median bill around $1,444 yearly
A homeowner with Screven's median property value of $122,300 pays approximately $1,444 in annual property taxes. With mortgage assessments factored in, the total rises to roughly $1,669 per year.
High rates make appeals especially valuable
Given Screven's elevated tax rate, overassessments hit harder on household budgets—making a property tax appeal particularly worthwhile. If your home's market value has declined or your assessment seems inflated compared to recent sales, filing an appeal with Screven County could deliver meaningful savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Screven County
In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.
Screven County has an effective property tax rate of 1.18%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,444. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Screven County's current rate, or contact the Screven County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Screven County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Screven County
1.18%
Effective rate
Georgia Avg
0.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.