Gwinnett County property record for 1497 Carter Dr, Buford, GA 30518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,294 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,917 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $322,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,719 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-230-071 |
| Primary APN | 7-230-071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,294 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,733 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,917 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1497 CARTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFORD |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30518-9239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | L25 BA HIGHLAND CREEK UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND CREEK UNIT 2 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFORD-SUGAR HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50114 |
1497 Carter Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Gwinnett County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1497 CARTER DR, BUFORD, GA 30518-9239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 49011 / 614 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0521350761 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1497 Carter Dr was $1,719.
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 | $1,719.00 | $289,080 Land $44,000 Building $245,080 | $722,700 Land $110,000 Building $612,700 |
| 2023 | $1,576.00 | $206,440 Land $38,000 Building $168,440 | |
| 2022 | $516,100 Land $95,000 Building $421,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1497 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 1497 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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