Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Abbeville, Georgia
Median Abbeville, Georgia effective property tax rate: 1.21%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Abbeville, Georgia home value: $70,408
Median annual Abbeville, Georgia tax bill: $916, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Wilcox calculated?
Property taxes in Abbeville, Georgia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Abbeville's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Abbeville, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.21%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Abbeville Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Abbeville property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Abbeville's median effective tax rate of 1.21% — based on actual property records in Wilcox County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Abbeville's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Abbeville: rates range from 1.21% in 31001 to 1.21% in 31001, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Abbeville.
About Abbeville Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Abbeville, Wilcox, Georgia
Abbeville’s median effective property tax rate of 1.21% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Wilcox County base levy combined with local school district levies and other local charges that can vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Abbeville. Homeowners in the 31001 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.21%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 1.21%. This reflects how local taxing boundaries and assessment districts are drawn across Wilcox County. Understanding where your home is located can still make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Abbeville homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Abbeville's effective property tax rate to other cities in Georgia and the median property tax rates in Georgia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Abbeville Tax Rate
1.21%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Wilcox County Tax Rate
1.22%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31001 | 0.81% | 1.04% | 1.21% | 1.29% | 1.61% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Abbeville, Georgia, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Wilcox County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Wilcox County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Abbeville is $70,408, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 31001 has the highest median home price at $70,408.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$51,332
$85,215
$119,098
Median Abbeville Market Value
$70,408
Median Wilcox County Market Value
$76,343
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31001 | $14,938 | $32,191 | $70,408 | $141,640 | $252,616 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
How are property tax bills calculated in Abbeville, Georgia?
Property tax bills in Abbeville are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market value alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed amount to determine the final bill, so a higher assessed value usually means a higher property tax bill. Factors such as the home’s value, exemptions, and the tax rate set for Wilcox County all play a role in the calculation.
What affects homeowners most is how changes in assessed value can raise or lower the amount owed each year. With a median home price of $70,408, property taxes can represent a meaningful cost for many households. The median property tax bill is $916, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and well under the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $412 and the 75th percentile at $1,675, showing how much the tax burden can differ from one homeowner to another.
Median Abbeville Tax Bill
$916
Median Wilcox County Tax Bill
$1,009
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31001 | $221 | $412 | $916 | $1,675 | $2,730 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Wilcox Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.qpublic.net |