Gwinnett County property record for 1494 Carter Dr, Buford, GA 30518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,207 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.466 acres (20,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $283,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,545 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-230-069 |
| Primary APN | 7-230-069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,207 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,198 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 98 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,301 sqft (0.466 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1494 CARTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFORD |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30518-9239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | L23 BA HIGHLAND CREEK UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND CREEK UNIT 2 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFORD-SUGAR HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50114 |
1494 Carter Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Gwinnett County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1494 CARTER DR, BUFORD, GA 30518-9239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20125621 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51196 / 864 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Property Address | 1494 CARTER DR, BUFORD, GA 30518-9239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1494 CARTER DR, BUFORD, GA 30518-9239 |
| Document Number | 0606340878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 0000060634/0000000878 |
| Name | SOFI BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1494 Carter Dr was $1,545.
Source: Gwinnett County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Buford City |
| County | Gwinnett County |
| Unified School District | Buford City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,545.00 | $278,760 Land $44,000 Building $234,760 | $696,900 Land $110,000 Building $586,900 |
| 2023 | $1,402.00 | $201,000 Land $38,000 Building $163,000 | |
| 2022 | $502,500 Land $95,000 Building $407,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1494 Carter Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1494 Carter Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BUFORD serves 8,482 people · EPA ID GA1350000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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