31790 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31790 (Sycamore, Georgia) pay a median of $1,080/year in property taxes on homes valued at $113,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 9% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31790 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Turner County. This is $764 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31790 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30240 (0.95%) and 30529 (0.95%).

In Sycamore, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $58,375, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption reduces your assessed value by $2,000 statewide, with no value reassessment as long as you remain the owner-occupant. Turner County Assessor administers this exemption plus any local add-ons — submit your homestead application by April 1 of the year after purchase to secure the reduction. Verify with the Turner County Assessor's office that your exemption is recorded before your first tax bill to avoid overpayment.