Whitfield County property record for 159 Forest Way, Dalton, GA 30721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.48 acres (108,029 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,183 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-278-01-020 |
| Primary APN | 12-278-01-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,029 sqft (2.48 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 25960 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FOREST WAY |
| City | DALTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30721-4672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.48A LL278-12 |
| Legal Lot Number | W |
| Jurisdiction | WHITFIELD GA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5037 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Whitfield County records, as of January 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST WAY, DALTON, GA 30721-4672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006351271 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6351 / 271 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063510271 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITFIELD GA |
| Property Address | 159 FOREST WAY, DALTON, GA 30721-4672 |
| Document Number | 0067620659 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FOREST WAY DALTON GA 307214672, DALTON, GA 30721-4672 |
| Document Number | 0067620659 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 006762/000659 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2060 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Whitfield County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Whitfield County |
| Unified School District | Whitfield County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,183.00 (+41.66%) | $79,265 (+51.61%) Land $10,400 Building $68,865 | $198,162 (+51.61%) Land $26,000 Building $172,162 |
| 2023 | $1,541.00 (+45.65%) | $52,281 (+45.74%) Land $6,800 Building $45,481 | $130,702 (+45.74%) Land $17,000 Building $113,702 |
| 2022 | $1,058.00 Additional exemption filed | $35,873 Land $6,800 Building $29,073 | $89,683 Land $17,000 Building $72,683 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 7, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DALTON UTILITIES serves 99,315 people · EPA ID GA3130000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Dalton Utilities Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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