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Instant Access to Decatur County, Georgia Property Records

Decatur County, Georgia, incorporates the cities of Attapulgus, Bainbridge, and Climax, as well as the Town of Brinson. In Decatur County, GA, property records catalog every parcel by location and owner, enabling officials to rightly impose and collect annual property taxes while allowing citizens to resolve disputes over boundaries or titles.

Decatur County property records present a statistical profile of the area's real estate scene wherein the median home value stands at $120,680 and the median rent at $839. These records also denote the average household income in the area, which is around $50,767. As for fiscal details, Decatur County manages a median property tax rate of 1.12%.

Property records in Decatur County, GA, are under the purview of the Clerk of Superior Court. This office manages various real property documents, including deeds, plats, cancellations, and liens. To access these records, individuals can visit the office at 112 West Water Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817, or make mail requests at PO Box 336.

For a more convenient option, property records are also available online through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority system. This comprehensive platform organizes records under indices such as real estate, lien, plat, PT-61, etc., offering an efficient means of retrieval for the public.

Additionally, historical records enthusiasts can utilize the QuickLink platform the Clerk of the Superior Court provides. It facilitates searches using criteria such as document type, year, party, and name, with index books dating back to 1823.

Property records fees in Decatur County can vary. Since no fee schedule is provided on the official website, individuals are advised to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court directly at (229) 248-3025 to inquire about the current fee structures.

If the records need zoning verification, contact the Bainbridge-Decatur County Planning and Building Department. Its planning and zoning offices can provide information regarding proper land divisions, construction of structures, and usage of properties for residential or commercial purposes as regulated under relevant county ordinances.

Decatur County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Decatur County
$839
Georgia
$877
National
$991

Median Property Tax Rate

Decatur County
1.12%
Georgia
0.92%
National
0.94%

Median Home Value

Decatur County
$120,680
Georgia
$162,694
National
$250,246

Median Income

Decatur County
$50,767
Georgia
$58,079
National
$69,646

Unemployment Rate (%)

Decatur County
2.73%
Georgia
3.15 %
National
3.44 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Decatur County
32.1%
Georgia
27.87 %
National
25.65 %
Decatur

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 18,972
  • Commercial Parcels: 867
  • Residential Parcels: 15,306
  • Other Parcels: 2,799
  • Tax Amount Population: 99.88%
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Last Assr Update: 2023-03-29
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-07-01
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 13087

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 2006-01-01
  • Deed Max: 2023-03-20
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 5,113
  • Residential Deed Docs: 16,372
  • Mortgage Min: 2006-01-03
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-03-20
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 3,044
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 7,768
  • FIPS Code: 13087
  • Deed Docs: 21,485
  • Mortgage Docs: 10,812

AVM

  • County Population: 18972
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 8,841
  • Residential Parcels: 8,813
  • FIPS Code: 13087

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 18,858
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 18,646
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 52
  • Other Geocodes: 160
  • FIPS Code: 13087

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 13
  • County FIPs: 087
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Non-Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2006-01-22
  • NOD Document Count: 0
  • NOD Max Recording Date: N/A
  • NTS Document Count: 3913
  • NTS Max Recording Date: 2023-04-10
  • LP Document Count: 0
  • LP MaxRecording Date: N/A
  • NOS Document Count: 0
  • NOS Max Recording Date: N/A

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 13087
  • Total Records: 18475
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2005-01-04
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-01-24
  • Assignment Doc Count: 2629
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2005-01-03
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-03-29
  • Release Doc Count: 15808
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2019-09-19
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2020-10-28
  • Other Doc Count: 38

Decatur County Registrar of Deeds

Decatur County Superior Court Clerk

Address: 112 West Water Street
Phone: 229-248-3025
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://decaturclerk.com/real-estate/
Official Records Search: https://www.gsccca.org/search
eRecording: https://efile.gsccca.org/Home.aspx

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