Hart County property record for 261 Ellen St, Hartwell, GA 30643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $329 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | I57L-134 |
| Primary APN | I57L-134 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Heated Area |
| Utility Area | 328 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 111 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 16970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 ELLEN ST |
| City | HARTWELL |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30643-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 JW GRIGGS S/D GMD 1112 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRLANDS_GRIGGS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HART GA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARTWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 960402 |
261 Ellen St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1999.
Source: Hart County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 ELLEN ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 327 / 743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ellen St was $329 with exemptions applied.
Source: Hart County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026
| 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 | $329.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,472 Land $10,000 Building $16,472 | $66,181 Land $25,000 Building $41,181 |
| 2023 | $401.00 (-33.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,152 (+26.87%) Land $10,000 Building $15,152 | $62,880 (+26.87%) Land $25,000 Building $37,880 |
| 2022 | $606.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,825 Land $6,000 Building $13,825 | $49,563 Land $15,000 Building $34,563 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Ellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 20, 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 261 Ellen St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 | 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 93 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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