[Everyone] [External] Property Tax Assessment

Sat Jul 12 16:47:27 UTC 2025

Thank you so much, Marianne! This is super helpful.

Kathleen
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Hi Neighbors--
If you, like me, waited until almost the last minute to figure this out... I want to recommend using a website called qpublic.net<http://qpublic.net/>:
https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=DekalbCountyGA&Layer=Parcels&PageType=Search

I was able to use this to search properties sold in the last 6 months of 2024 with similar parameters to my townhome, including square footage, year built, and sale price. It allows you to generate a comp report using 5 properties you select from the generated list. I found it really easy to use, and it made it really clear that the county is probably using significant sales outliers to generate the current value.

Hope this helps any other procrastinators!
-Maryann

On Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:

Hey there, that is pretty much what I did, printed to PDF some general valuations from realtor and redfin, and submitted a  couple PDFs of comps in the area.
I don't know that it will work, but my fingers are crossed. I would send the PDFs but they are on my big desktop computer which is currently disconnected as I rearrange my office space ...
Best,
Mel

On Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 1:22 PM Jordan Sharon <jsharona at gmail.com<mailto:jsharona at gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Melanie,

Did you just make pdfs of homes for sale/sold from Zillow?

I'm starting the appeal process and was wondering if you mind sharing what comps and other supporting documents you uploaded to suggest actual makes value.

Thanks,
Jordan

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On Jun 25, 2025, at 3:49 PM, melanie davenport via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:

Hey there, I just follow the instructions in the online portal, and make PDFs of comps, online estimates, whatever I can find to suggest actual market value and upload those with the appeal. Even if denied, you can ask for a review of that decision with real people. (Typically via zoom).  If we all appeal and get denied perhaps a class action would be warranted?
Research how much Decatur property values have actually gone up, or down, and this increase is obviously unfair.
Fingers crossed,
Mel

Melanie G. Davenport, PhD
Art Teacher
Laurel Ridge Elementary School

On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:34 PM Joanna Campbell via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:
Melanie,

Do you have any resources that you use for guidance how to put it together?  This is my first time doing one.

Joanna

On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:32 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:

Hi all,
I have found that appealing yourself if fairly simple, but it is best to provide comps if possible. I've had mixed success with our different properties. Already sent in my appeal for 412. All the real estate websites price us around 550,000. Ridiculous 30% increase in one year.
Good luck everyone!

On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:58 PM Lauren Rich via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:
I appealed last years w own well and they didn't win but froze value this year, I believe

Lauren Rich
Atlanta, GA

On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:55 PM Kathleen M. Baggett via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com<mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>> wrote:
Yes, I think we all did. Ron attempted to appeal online but there didn’t seem to be a way to do it without first acknowledging what read very much like a waiver. So, he requested information to be sent by mail to appeal. I imagine they used an estimate for area homes with no consideration of actual individual home type or value estimate.

Kathleen

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Subject: [External] [Everyone] Property Tax Assessment

Did anyone else get a crazy high property tax assessment this year?  Mine is outrageous so I am planning appeal.

Does anyone have a recommendation who to use for help?

Thanks!

Joanna
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