Jackson County property record for 240 Forest St, Jefferson, GA 30549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,037 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,071 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067 003C23 |
| Primary APN | 067 003C23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,037 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Patio Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 26759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 FOREST ST |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30549-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3 OF LOT 3C PBK 63-92 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3C |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
240 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 FOREST ST, JEFFERSON, GA 30549-2804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 115L / 30 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Forest St was $3,071, up 34.1% 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 | $111,920 (-) Land $19,200 Building $92,720 | $279,800 (-) Land $48,000 Building $231,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,071.00 (+34.1%) | $111,920 (-) Land $19,200 Building $92,720 | $279,800 (-) Land $48,000 Building $231,800 |
| 2024 | $2,290.00 (+38.96%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $111,920 (+9.73%) Land $19,200 Building $92,720 | $279,800 (+9.73%) Land $48,000 Building $231,800 |
| 2023 | $1,648.00 (-14.3%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $102,000 (+18.16%) Land $19,200 Building $82,800 | $255,000 (+18.16%) Land $48,000 Building $207,000 |
| 2022 | $1,923.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $86,320 Land $19,200 Building $67,120 | $215,800 Land $48,000 Building $167,800 |
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 240 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 240 Forest St is low, with a 0.07% 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 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | JEFFERSON serves 12,690 people · EPA ID GA1570003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Cable in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
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