Habersham County property record for 253 Hillcrest Hts, Cornelia, GA 30531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,536 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $287,900 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,574 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118 012 |
| Primary APN | 118 012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,536 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 5,269 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Lot Width | 160 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 57 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 744 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 410113 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS |
| City | CORNELIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30531-4326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 10-183 LT 3 BLK 7 DB 1236-1143 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND FOREST SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CORNELIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
253 Hillcrest Hts is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS, CORNELIA, GA 30531-4326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1236 / 1143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Property Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS, CORNELIA, GA 30531-4326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS, CORNELIA, GA 30531-4326 |
| Document Number | 0000001401/0000000655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 0000001401/0000000655 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS, CORNELIA, GA 30531-4326 |
| Document Number | 01236/1143 |
| Book / Page | 1236 / 1143 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-002168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 HILLCREST HTS, CORNELIA, GA 30531-4326 |
| Document Number | 0000001237/0000000001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001237/0000000001 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Hillcrest Hts was $4,574 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham County |
| Municipality | Cornelia City |
| Unified School District | Habersham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,297 Land $17,375 Building $130,922 | $370,742 Land $43,437 Building $327,305 |
| 2023 | $3,699.00 (+14.88%) | $142,528 (+14.86%) Land $11,096 Building $131,432 | $356,320 (+14.86%) Land $27,740 Building $328,580 |
| 2022 | $3,220.00 | $124,088 Land $11,096 Building $112,992 | $310,220 Land $27,740 Building $282,480 |
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 253 Hillcrest Hts in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 Hillcrest Hts is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 63% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CORNELIA serves 6,130 people · EPA ID GA1370003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Cable · DSL | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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