143 Gordon Forester Rd, Menlo, GA 30731 Property Records

Dade County property record for 143 Gordon Forester Rd, Menlo, GA 30731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,195 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$10,700 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,445 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`026 00 039 05`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`026 00 039 05`
Alternative APN	`13238`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,195 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	2,540 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,909 sqft
2nd Floor Area	166 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	175 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	130 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	288 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	480 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13238
Street Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD
City	MENLO
State	GA
Zip	30731-5116
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PTLL 44 12/4 LOT 5 HEAD RIVER HORSE RANCH S.D
Legal Subdivision	HEAD RIVER HORSE RANCH
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	DADE GA
Township / Civil Division	LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1080
Census Tract	40300

Owner

Source: Dade County records, as of April 6, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD, MENLO, GA 30731-5116
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 2, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE
Apr 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CARDINAL FIN'L
May 16, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST CHOICE TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019259
Deed Book / Page	537 / 378
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DADE GA
Property Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD, MENLO, GA 30731-5116
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD, MENLO, GA 30731-5116

Mortgage

Document Number	0006490000000540
Date	Mar 2, 2026
Book Page	0000000649/0000000540

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DADE GA
Property Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD, MENLO, GA 30731-5116
Document Number	0005520001
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 3, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	GORDON FORESTER RD MENLO GA 30731, MENLO, GA 30731

Mortgage

Document Number	0005520001
Date	Jun 11, 2020
Book Page	000552/000001

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28273

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 10, 2050

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DADE GA
Recording Date	May 16, 2019
Property Address	143 GORDON FORESTER RD, MENLO, GA 30731-5116
Document Number	0005370378
Book / Page	000537 / 000378
Instrument Date	May 15, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2019
Title Company	FIRST CHOICE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$10.70
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 668 CHICKAMAUGA GA 307070668, CHICKAMAUGA, GA 30707-0668

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dade County assessment roll, as of February 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Dade County
Unified School District	Dade County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,445.00 (-5.27%) Homeowner's exemption	$145,544 (+1.51%) Land $2,000 Building $143,544	$363,860 (+1.51%) Land $5,000 Building $358,860
2023	$2,581.00 Homeowner's exemption	$143,384 Land $2,000 Building $141,384	$358,460 Land $5,000 Building $353,460

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2022 · other causes

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 60% of the US · above 90% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	DADE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 16,285 people · EPA ID GA0830000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Trenton Telephone Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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