Gilmer County property record for 159 Ward Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 29.2 acres (1,271,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $41 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3048 018 |
| Primary APN | 3048 018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,271,952 sqft (29.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Account Number | 2587 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WARD DR |
| City | ELLIJAY |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30540-0955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LANDLOT:221 DIST:10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 221 |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 486, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-0007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1972 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1972 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000056261 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Gilmer County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41.00 (-44.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $120,441 (+25.91%) Land $97,920 Building $22,521 | $301,102 (+25.91%) Land $244,800 Building $56,302 |
| 2023 | $74.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $95,653 Land $72,800 Building $22,853 | $239,132 Land $182,000 Building $57,132 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2016 · 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1994–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 79% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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