1973 Samples Scales Rd, Homer, GA 30547 Property Records

Banks County property record for 1973 Samples Scales Rd, Homer, GA 30547

Property Summary

Property Type	Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	128 acres (5,613,577 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$836 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale Jul 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`B37 043`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`B37 043`
Alternative APN	`808`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,672 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tin
Lot Area	5,613,577 sqft (128 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	976 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	808
Street Address	1973 SAMPLES SCALES RD
City	HOMER
State	GA
Zip	30547-1533
Property Category	Vacant Land
Property Type	Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space
Local Zoning Code	ARR
Legal Description	PB 37-586
Legal Subdivision	00800-LINE CHURCH AREA 6000
Jurisdiction	BANKS GA
Township / Civil Division	HOMER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	970200

Owner

1973 Samples Scales Rd, private preserve, open space vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.

Source: Banks County records, as of November 14, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	318 CHERRY ST, COMMERCE, GA 30529-1906
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 17, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 24, 2025
Deed Sale	Jan 24, 2025
Prior Sale	Jun 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	573 / 227
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 20, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	000573/227
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BANKS GA
Recording Date	Jun 8, 2022
Property Address	1973 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1533
Document Number	000529/739
Book / Page	529 / 739
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-000527
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	307 CREEKDALE DR, COMMERCE, GA 30529-3142

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BANKS GA
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2018
Property Address	1973 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1533
Document Number	000454/374
Book / Page	454 / 374
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2018
Instrument	2018-000508
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1814 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1552

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1814 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1552

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BANKS GA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2018
Property Address	1973 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1533
Document Number	000454/118
Book / Page	454 / 118
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	2018-000491
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1814 SAMPLES SCALES RD, HOMER, GA 30547-1552

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1973 Samples Scales Rd was $836, up 21.9% from the year before.

Source: Banks County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Banks County
Unified School District	Banks County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$836.00 (+21.87%)	$291,588 (+34.73%) Land $291,588	$728,969 (+34.73%) Land $728,969
2024	$686.00 (-0.29%) Additional exemption filed	$216,425 (+3.13%) Land $216,425	$541,062 (+3.13%) Land $541,062
2023	$688.00 (-85.5%) Additional exemption filed	$209,850 (-7.06%) Land $209,850	$524,625 (-7.06%) Land $524,625
2022	$4,744.00	$225,786 Land $188,330 Building $37,456	$564,466 Land $470,826 Building $93,640

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1973 Samples Scales Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2020)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2020 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1973 Samples Scales Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 48% of the US · above 58% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, as of December 31, 2025

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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