The median Newnan homeowner pays $2,784/year in property taxes. That is 3.38% of median household income. See how Newnan compares and check your savings potential.
Newnan earned its nickname, the City of Homes, from the antebellum and Victorian houses that survived the Civil War and still line the streets near the Coweta County courthouse square. The county seat has since grown into a city of about 44,235, stretching from that historic core out to newer subdivisions along the I-85 corridor south of Atlanta. The median Newnan home is worth about $364,700, running about 2% above the Coweta County median of $357,500, a near-match that hides enormous variation underneath: a restored 1890s home near downtown, a 2005 build in SummerGrove, and a starter house on the city's edge all get valued by the same county model. Across Coweta County, the middle half of home values runs from about $245,853 to $483,337. Coweta's effective property tax rate is comparatively low at about 0.93%, but Newnan's median household income of $82,292 means the typical homeowner here still commits about 3.4% of income to property taxes, a heavier share than the low rate suggests, because home values have climbed faster than paychecks. In a market this varied, the assessor's number deserves scrutiny, especially after several years of rapid appreciation followed by cooling sales. Look up what comparable homes in your part of Newnan actually closed for, and set that against your notice. Homeowners get 45 days from the date printed on the annual assessment notice to file an appeal in Georgia, and the window opens only once a year.
Newnan Appeal Quick Facts
The median home in Newnan is valued at $364,700, and the typical homeowner pays about $2,784 per year in property tax (Census ACS 2024), based on Coweta County's 2.321% combined millage applied to 40% of fair market value after exemptions. That means the typical Newnan homeowner spends 3.38% of household income on property taxes alone. If Coweta County has overestimated your home's fair market value, you are paying more than you should. Georgia law guarantees that filing an appeal cannot increase your assessment, so there is no risk in checking. At $364,700, Newnan home values are 2% above the Coweta County median, 114% above Georgia's statewide median of $170,200, 14% above the national median of $318,000.
Check If Your Newnan Home Is Overassessed
Turin leads Coweta County in home values, but your individual assessment could still be too high regardless of where Newnan falls in the county ranking.
With a population of 44,235, Newnan has plenty of recent sales to draw from. The strongest evidence is 3-5 comparable sales: homes similar to yours in size, age, and condition that sold recently for less than your assessed value. Focus on per-square-foot price comparisons and adjust for differences in lot size, condition, and amenities. For the full evidence strategy, exemption details, and step-by-step filing instructions, see our Coweta County Property Tax Guide.
Based on a combined tax rate of 2.321%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Newnan home ($364,700 down by $36,470) would save approximately $339 per year, or $1,017 over three years with the 299c value freeze.
At 3.38% of household income, even a modest reduction in your assessed value makes a real difference in your annual budget.
Property tax appeals in Newnan are filed with the Coweta County Board of Assessors. You have 45 days from the date of your assessment notice to submit a PT-311A form.
Coweta County Board of Assessors: 37 Perry St., Newnan, GA 30263 | 770-254-2680 For the full appeal process and deadline details, see our Coweta County Property Tax Guide.
Based on 2024 American Community Survey estimates and Coweta County millage rates.