31638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31638 (Morven, Georgia) pay a median of $872/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.57%, which is 35% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31638 is approximately $73, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brooks County. This is $972 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31638 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31033 (0.57%) and 31606 (0.57%).

In Morven, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $53,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) applies to primary residences in Brooks County, and you must file the exemption claim with the Brooks County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the benefit. Brooks County's median home value is among the highest in this region, so the homestead exemption provides modest relief, but your tax bill will reset to market value at sale with no state protection against increases. File your homestead exemption before April 1 to ensure it applies to the current tax year.