Pickens County property record for 256 Hightower Rd, Talking Rock, GA 30175
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 20.9 acres (913,018 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,794 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-091-003 |
| Primary APN | 034-091-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,281 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Basement Area | 615 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 615 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,281 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 913,018 sqft (20.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 HIGHTOWER RD |
| City | TALKING ROCK |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30175-4413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | DIST24 LL274 TR 3 20.964AC HOUSE |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUDVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
256 Hightower Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Pickens County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 990 MINERAL SPRINGS RD S, JASPER, GA 30143-5276 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BANK OF PICKENS COUNTY |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY BANK OF PICKENS COUNTY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202314 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1351 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS GA |
| Property Address | 256 HIGHTOWER RD, TALKING ROCK, GA 30175-4413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 MINERAL SPRINGS RD, JASPER, GA 30143-5276 |
| Document Number | 0013970000000049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000001397/0000000049 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK OF PICKENS COUNTY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PICKENS GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 HIGHTOWER RD, TALKING ROCK, GA 30175-4413 |
| Document Number | 0013510548 |
| Book / Page | 1351 / 548 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-000014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 MINERAL SPRINGS RD S, JASPER, GA 30143-5276 |
| Document Number | 0001351551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1351/551 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK OF PICKENS COUNTY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Hightower Rd was $2,794.
Source: Pickens County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pickens County |
| Unified School District | Pickens County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $238,602 (+54.66%) Land $91,417 Building $147,185 | $596,504 (+54.66%) Land $228,542 Building $367,962 | |
| 2025 | $2,794.00 | $154,276 Land $80,684 Building $73,592 | $385,690 Land $201,709 Building $183,981 |
| 2023 | $1,393.00 | $68,516 Land $68,516 | $171,291 Land $171,291 |
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 256 Hightower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 1, 2021
| 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 256 Hightower Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 93% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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