Hancock County property record for 12471 Broad St, Sparta, GA 31087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1797 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,123 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S003 084 |
| Primary APN | S003 084 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Attic Area | 525 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1797 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 249 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 6731 |
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| Old Parcel Number | S003 084 |
| Street Address | 12471 BROAD ST |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31087-1728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | BROAD STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBUN,W.BROAD,W.HAMI |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5020 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sparta Historic District listed 1974 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 74000686 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12471 Broad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Hancock County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12471 BROAD ST, SPARTA, GA 31087-1728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000564470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 564 / 470 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12471 BROAD ST, SPARTA, GA 31087-1728 |
| Document Number | 564/470 |
| Book / Page | 564 / 470 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000279 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 199 14TH ST NE APT 2410, 2410, ATLANTA, GA 30309-3691 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12471 BROAD ST, SPARTA, GA 31087-1728 |
| Document Number | 000534/374 |
| Book / Page | 534 / 374 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12471 BROAD ST, SPARTA, GA 31087-1728 |
| Document Number | 0000000534/0000000376 |
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| Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 0000000534/0000000376 |
| Instrument | 001081 |
| Name | PEOSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12471 Broad St was $2,123.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Sparta City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,123.00 | $42,349 Land $5,391 Building $36,958 | $105,872 Land $13,478 Building $92,394 |
| 2023 | $1,977.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,349 (-) Land $5,391 Building $36,958 | $105,872 (-) Land $13,478 Building $92,394 |
| 2022 | $1,927.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,349 Land $5,391 Building $36,958 | $105,872 Land $13,478 Building $92,394 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12471 Broad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12471 Broad St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 2,903 people · EPA ID GA1410001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2024 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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