Habersham County property record for 261 Winding Stair Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,436 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.59 acres (69,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,379 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040 001 |
| Primary APN | 040 001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,436 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 7,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,218 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,580 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 69,260 sqft (1.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 770 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 382085 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 WINDING STAIR RD |
| City | CLARKESVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30523-4140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | 11-156 LT 23 DB 1112-63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARKESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
261 Winding Stair Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 10, CORNELIA, GA 30531-1000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1114 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Winding Stair Rd was $7,379.
Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham County |
| Unified School District | Habersham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,379.00 | $323,686 Land $12,000 Building $311,686 | $809,214 Land $30,000 Building $779,214 |
| 2023 | $5,020.00 (+15.4%) | $193,428 (+15.39%) Land $10,800 Building $182,628 | $483,570 (+15.39%) Land $27,000 Building $456,570 |
| 2022 | $4,350.00 | $167,632 Land $10,800 Building $156,832 | $419,080 Land $27,000 Building $392,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Winding Stair Rd 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 261 Winding Stair Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 87% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| TrailWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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