Habersham County property record for 256 Laurel Ave, Demorest, GA 30535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.99 acres (43,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,778 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 078 152 |
| Primary APN | 078 152 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 5,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Parquet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,124 sqft (0.99 acres) |
| Lot Width | 469 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 487152 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 LAUREL AVE |
| City | DEMOREST |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30535-5663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | 10-71 BLK 37 908-616 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CORNELIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
256 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 LAUREL AVE, DEMOREST, GA 30535-5663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Laurel Ave was $2,778 with exemptions applied, down 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham County |
| Municipality | Demorest City |
| Unified School District | Habersham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,778.00 (-3.17%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $141,917 (+1.82%) Land $16,915 Building $125,002 | $354,792 (+1.82%) Land $42,288 Building $312,504 |
| 2025 | $2,869.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $139,382 Land $15,809 Building $123,573 | $348,455 Land $39,522 Building $308,933 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $91,452 (+16.49%) Land $7,592 Building $83,860 | $228,630 (+16.49%) Land $18,980 Building $209,650 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $78,504 Land $6,424 Building $72,080 | $196,260 Land $16,060 Building $180,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | DEMOREST serves 18,049 people · EPA ID GA1370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TrailWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable · DSL | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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