249 Ward Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531 Property Records

Habersham County property record for 249 Ward Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$89,900 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$385 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2016 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN084 010A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN084 010A
Alternative APNs
  • 672593
  • 488293

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,320 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,752 sqft
1st Floor Area1,320 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Exterior MaterialAluminum Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area144 sqft
Deck Area288 sqft
Patio Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number488293
Street Address249 WARD RD
CityCORNELIA
StateGA
Zip30531-5077
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLI
Legal Description10-102 PB14-107 DB 1126-928
Legal SubdivisionKENNY & ANITA ADAMS
JurisdictionHABERSHAM GA
Township / Civil DivisionCORNELIA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract603

Owner

Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address249 WARD RD, CORNELIA, GA 30531-5077
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20162271
Deed Book / Page1126 / 928
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHABERSHAM GA
Property Address249 WARD RD, CORNELIA, GA 30531-5077
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number001126/929
DateNov 22, 2016
Book Page1126/929
Lender
NameUNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term396 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyHabersham County
Unified School DistrictHabersham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$385.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$86,155 (+48.75%) Land $14,231 Building $71,924$215,388 (+48.75%) Land $35,578 Building $179,810
2023Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$57,920 (+24.74%) Land $10,512 Building $47,408$144,800 (+24.74%) Land $26,280 Building $118,520
2022Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$46,432 Land $5,696 Building $40,736$116,080 Land $14,240 Building $101,840

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2020)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2020 · river or lake 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · above 53% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDEMOREST
serves 18,049 people · EPA ID GA1370004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
TrailWave
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Windstream
Cable
1,000 / 25

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