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1540 Joy Rd, Harlem, GA 30814 Property Records

Columbia County property record for 1540 Joy Rd, Harlem, GA 30814

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size2.94 acres (128,066 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$448 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN029 101

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN029 101

Exterior

Lot Area128,066 sqft (2.94 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1540 JOY RD
CityHARLEM
StateGA
Zip30814-4118
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeR-A;RES-AG
Legal DescriptionTRACT 8 2.94 ACS; LAKE DAWN
Legal SubdivisionLAKE DAWN
Legal Tract8
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA GA
Township / Civil DivisionGROVETOWN-HARLEM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract30503

Owner

Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1544 JOY RD, HARLEM, GA 30814-4118
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA GA
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address1540 JOY RD, HARLEM, GA 30814-4118
Document Number1573/0188
Book / Page011573 / 000188
Instrument DateJul 30, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$149.90
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1540 JOY RD HARLEM GA 308144118, HARLEM, GA 30814-4118

Mortgage

Document Number1573/0191
DateAug 3, 2018
Book Page011573/000191
Lender
NameHOMESTAR FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressGAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 2, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyColumbia County
Unified School DistrictColumbia County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$448.00 (-5.29%)$20,121 (+1.39%) Land $20,121$50,303 (+1.39%) Land $50,303
2025$473.00 (+87.7%)$19,845 (+100.01%) Land $19,845$49,613 (+1%) Land $49,613
2023$252.00 (-1.95%)$9,922 (-) Land $9,922$24,806 (-) Land $24,806
2022$257.00$9,922 Land $9,922$24,806 Land $24,806

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Hurricane Helene

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 RiskModerate
above 56% of the US · above 83% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCOLUMBIA COUNTY
serves 124,763 people · EPA ID GA0730000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable		1,200 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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