Columbia County property record for 185 Ballard Dr, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,514 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 2.27 acres (98,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,497 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | H02 070F |
| Primary APN | H02 070F |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,514 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 98,881 sqft (2.27 acres) |
| Street Address | 185 BALLARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-5065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A;HARLE |
| Legal Description | 2.27 ACS |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVETOWN-HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
185 Ballard Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3300 E FRY BLVD, 41, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635-2957 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20144023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9475 / 96 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 185 BALLARD DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-5065 |
| Document Number | 136660072 |
| Book / Page | 13666 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 185 BALLARD DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-5065 |
| Document Number | 0013666/77 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000013666/0000000077 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 185 BALLARD DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-5065 |
| Document Number | 136660075 |
| Book / Page | 13666 / 75 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 BALLARD DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-5065 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Ballard Dr was $4,497, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Harlem City |
| Unified School District | Columbia County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,497.00 (+6.29%) | $155,954 (+12.03%) Land $17,334 Building $138,620 | $389,885 (+12.03%) Land $43,335 Building $346,550 |
| 2025 | $4,231.00 | $139,211 Land $19,044 Building $120,167 | $348,027 Land $47,610 Building $300,417 |
| 2023 | $3,587.00 (+15.37%) | $112,086 (+17.26%) Land $15,244 Building $96,842 | $280,214 (+17.26%) Land $38,110 Building $242,104 |
| 2022 | $3,109.00 | $95,589 Land $13,819 Building $81,770 | $238,972 Land $34,548 Building $204,424 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Ballard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 185 Ballard Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 47% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | GROVETOWN serves 18,464 people · EPA ID GA0730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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