Hart County property record for 253 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,666 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | I57H-106 |
| Primary APN | I57H-106 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tin |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 596 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 16588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 BENSON ST |
| City | HARTWELL |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30643-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PB 33-39 .495@ GMD 1112 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTWELL - RES - 22K |
| Jurisdiction | HART GA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| Census Tract | 960503 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Benson Street-Forest Avenue Residential Historic District listed 1986 · 46 contributing resources · NRIS 86002004 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hart County records, as of March 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000733526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 733 / 526 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007330526 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Hart County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hart County |
| Municipality | Hartwell City |
| Unified School District | Hart County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,666.00 (-11.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,656 (+9.37%) Land $8,800 Building $71,856 | $201,640 (+9.37%) Land $22,000 Building $179,640 |
| 2023 | $1,877.00 (-8.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,748 (+9.41%) Land $8,800 Building $64,948 | $184,370 (+9.41%) Land $22,000 Building $162,370 |
| 2022 | $2,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,406 Land $8,800 Building $58,606 | $168,514 Land $22,000 Building $146,514 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 2021 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | HARTWELL serves 8,129 people · EPA ID GA1470000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| HTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
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