Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Ellijay, Georgia
Median Ellijay, Georgia effective property tax rate: 0.29%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Ellijay, Georgia home value: $183,300
Median annual Ellijay, Georgia tax bill: $662, $1,738 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Murray calculated?
Property taxes in Ellijay, 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 Ellijay's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Ellijay, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.29%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$532
$493
How Does the Ellijay Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Ellijay property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Ellijay's median effective tax rate of 0.29% — based on actual property records in Murray 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 Ellijay'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 Ellijay: rates range from 0.29% in 30540 to 0.29% in 30540, 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 Ellijay.
About Ellijay Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Ellijay, Murray, Georgia
Ellijay’s median effective property tax rate of 0.29% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Murray County base levy combined with local school district levies and Community Improvement Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Ellijay. Homeowners in the 30540 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.29%, while those in 30540 pay 0.29%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Murray County. Understanding which part of Ellijay you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Ellijay homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above 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 Ellijay, Murray 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 Ellijay'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 Ellijay Tax Rate
0.29%
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 Murray County Tax Rate
0.88%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30540 | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.79% | 0.94% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Ellijay, 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 Murray County tax authority 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 Murray 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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Ellijay.
For example, the median home price in Ellijay is $183,300, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 30540 has the highest median home price at $183,300.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$88,863
$136,282
$183,700
Median Ellijay Market Value
$183,300
Median Murray County Market Value
$177,300
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30540 | $136,870 | $149,775 | $183,300 | $256,500 | $378,440 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
Property tax bills in Ellijay are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by Murray County and other taxing authorities. The bill is calculated by applying the tax rate to the property’s assessed market value, so homes with higher values generally face higher taxes. For Ellijay homeowners, the median home price is $183,300, and the median property tax bill is $662.
Several factors can affect the final amount, including exemptions, assessment changes, and local budget decisions. Bills can vary widely across homeowners, with the 25th percentile at $542 and the 75th percentile at $892, while the 90th percentile reaches $2,606. That range shows how property taxes can differ even within the same city.
Because property taxes are tied to value and local rates, a change in assessment can raise or lower a homeowner’s bill from year to year.
Median Ellijay Tax Bill
$662
Median Murray County Tax Bill
$955
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Ellijay, Murray County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30540 | $288 | $542 | $662 | $892 | $2,606 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Murray Tax Assessor | |
| Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |