Jackson County property record for 197 Benton Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 5,387 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 6.23 acres (271,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $403,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,105 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081 028 |
| Primary APN | 081 028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,387 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,186 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 271,379 sqft (6.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Pool House | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 516 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 BENTON RD |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30549-2503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 ARROWHEAD SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARROWHEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
197 Benton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 BENTON RD, JEFFERSON, GA 30549-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66H / 462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Benton Rd was $7,105 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jefferson City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $259,376 (-) Land $54,800 Building $204,576 | $648,440 (-) Land $137,000 Building $511,440 | |
| 2025 | $7,105.00 (-0.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $259,376 (-) Land $54,800 Building $204,576 | $648,440 (-) Land $137,000 Building $511,440 |
| 2024 | $7,135.00 (+8.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $259,376 (+3.88%) Land $54,800 Building $204,576 | $648,440 (+3.88%) Land $137,000 Building $511,440 |
| 2023 | $6,602.00 (+17.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $249,696 (+42.28%) Land $54,800 Building $194,896 | $624,240 (+42.28%) Land $137,000 Building $487,240 |
| 2022 | $5,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $175,496 Land $17,920 Building $157,576 | $438,740 Land $44,800 Building $393,940 |
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.
FEMA maps place 197 Benton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 14, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 197 Benton Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 82% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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