DeKalb County property record for 2496 Ortega Way, Chamblee, GA 30341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-281-02-053 |
| Primary APN | 18-281-02-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 168 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | M-731955920-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2496 ORTEGA WAY |
| City | CHAMBLEE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30341-3621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH LAVENTURE FOREST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHAMBLEE-DORAVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 21308 |
2496 Ortega Way is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3384 ARBOR PATH DR, ATLANTA, GA 30340-4082 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage METRO CITY BANK |
| May 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage YVONNE K Y KWAN CHAU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26939 / 772 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0261100667 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 2496 ORTEGA WAY, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341-3621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0261100668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 26110/668 |
| Name | METRO CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2496 ORTEGA WAY, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341-3621 |
| Document Number | 0269390772 |
| Book / Page | 026939 / 000772 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 96909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $190.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2496 ORTEGA WAY CHAMBLEE GA 303413621, CHAMBLEE, GA 30341-3621 |
| Document Number | 269390774 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 026939/000774 |
| Instrument | 96911 |
| Name | YVONNE K Y KWAN CHAU |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 PROSPECT PL, ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-5454 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2021 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2496 Ortega Way was $6,717.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Chamblee City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,717.00 | $143,600 Land $26,000 Building $117,600 | $359,000 Land $65,000 Building $294,000 |
| 2023 | $6,017.00 (+51.94%) | $134,640 (+59%) Land $26,000 Building $108,640 | $336,600 (+59%) Land $65,000 Building $271,600 |
| 2022 | $3,960.00 | $84,680 Land $26,000 Building $58,680 | $211,700 Land $65,000 Building $146,700 |
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 2496 Ortega Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 2496 Ortega Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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