Oconee County property record for 1540 Elder Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 · Last verified January 2026
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,021 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 9 acres (392,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $745,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A-05-038-B |
| Primary APN | A-05-038-B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,021 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,007 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,978 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,978 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 392,040 sqft (9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 996 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Deck Area | 308 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 8157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1540 ELDER RD |
| City | BISHOP |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30621-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 1710/311 463/439 19/265 |
| Legal Subdivision | G MICHAEL & C C BROWN SURV |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATKINSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
Source: Oconee County records · APN A-05-038-B
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage OCONEE STATE BANK |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage OCONEE STATE BANK |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SYNOVUS BANK |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SYNOVUS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0001710311 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1710 / 311 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE GA |
| Property Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Document Number | 0016090000000370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000001609/0000000370 |
| Instrument | 001483 |
| Name | OCONEE STATE BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE GA |
| Property Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0013950192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1395/192 |
| Instrument | 004432 |
| Name | OCONEE STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2020 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Document Number | 0017100311 |
| Book / Page | 1710 / 311 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 NORTHWOODS RD, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-1842 |
| Document Number | 0000005549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 005549 |
| Name | SYNOVUS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1540 ELDER RD, BISHOP, GA 30621-1214 |
| Document Number | 0017100311 |
| Book / Page | 1710 / 311 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 NORTHWOODS RD, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-1842 |
| Document Number | 0000005549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 005549 |
| Name | SYNOVUS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
Source: Oconee County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oconee County |
| Unified School District | Oconee County School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,702.00 (+55.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $335,092 (+8%) Land $159,290 Building $175,802 | $837,729 (+8%) Land $398,224 Building $439,505 |
| 2024 | $3,663.00 (+11.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $310,261 (+7.05%) Land $147,325 Building $162,936 | $775,652 (+7.05%) Land $368,313 Building $407,339 |
| 2023 | $3,291.00 (+22.02%) | $289,840 (+41.86%) Land $136,414 Building $153,426 | $724,601 (+41.86%) Land $341,036 Building $383,565 |
| 2022 | $2,697.00 | $204,311 Land $103,935 Building $100,376 | $510,778 Land $259,838 Building $250,940 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Oconee County (13219C), updated September 15, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 26% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,429 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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