159 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643 Property Records

Hart County property record for 159 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 5,902 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size	2 acres (87,120 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$405,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,629 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`I57H-088`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`I57H-088`
Alternative APN	`16570`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,902 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1892
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	87,120 sqft (2 acres)
Lot Width	410 ft Width
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,225 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	626 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft
Gazebo	256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	16570
Street Address	159 BENSON ST
City	HARTWELL
State	GA
Zip	30643-1991
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	159 BENSON STREET PB20-13 GMD 1112
Legal Subdivision	HARTWELL - RES - 22K
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Township / Civil Division	HARTWELL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	960402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Benson Street-Forest Avenue Residential Historic District listed 1986 · 46 contributing resources · NRIS 86002004

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Hart County records, as of March 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY
Mar 15, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 26, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 26, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 27, 2023
Deed Book / Page	1053 / 11
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0010040280
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Property Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0009320000000378
Date	Apr 16, 2021
Book Page	0000000932/0000000378

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2023
Property Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Document Number	0010040280
Book / Page	1004 / 280
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-000515
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2021
Property Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Document Number	0009320394
Book / Page	932 / 394
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-000707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6430 HICKORY BRANCH DR, HOSCHTON, GA 30548-4131
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2021
Property Address	159 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-1991
Document Number	0009320376
Book / Page	932 / 376
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-000592
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6430 HICKORY BRANCH DR, HOSCHTON, GA 30548-4131
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hart County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Hart County
Municipality	Hartwell City
Unified School District	Hart County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,629.00 (-35.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$174,239 (-20.14%) Land $17,600 Building $156,639	$435,598 (-20.14%) Land $44,000 Building $391,598
2023	$5,620.00 (-6.94%)	$218,181 (+10.44%) Land $17,600 Building $200,581	$545,452 (+10.44%) Land $44,000 Building $501,452
2022	$6,039.00	$197,555 Land $17,600 Building $179,955	$493,888 Land $44,000 Building $449,888

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2021

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	HARTWELL serves 8,129 people · EPA ID GA1470000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
HTC Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Point Broadband.

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