265 Sam Nelson Rd, Canton, GA 30114 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 265 Sam Nelson Rd, Canton, GA 30114

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,343 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	6.5 acres (283,140 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$345,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,677 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14N03 102`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14N03 102`
Alternative APNs	`014N03-00000-102-000-0000` `96117853` `390840`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,343 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,587 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,031 sqft
Basement Area	1,932 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	283,140 sqft (6.5 acres)
Lot Width	845 ft Width
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	399 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	399 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Enclosed/Finished Porch
Porch Area	752 sqft
Deck Area	192 sqft
Patio Area	312 sqft
Storage Building	224 sqft
Utility Building	90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	390840
Street Address	265 SAM NELSON RD
City	CANTON
State	GA
Zip	30114-5277
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	LL 45 14TH D
Jurisdiction	CHEROKEE GA
Township / Civil Division	WALESKA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	90201

Owner

265 Sam Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.

Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 10, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	265 SAM NELSON RD, CANTON, GA 30114-5277
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202014266
Deed Book / Page	14568 / 836
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0145622695
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CHEROKEE GA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2020
Property Address	265 SAM NELSON RD, CANTON, GA 30114-5277
Document Number	0145680836
Book / Page	014568 / 000836
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$345.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	265 SAM NELSON RD CANTON GA 301145277, CANTON, GA 30114-5277

Mortgage

Document Number	145680838
Date	Dec 8, 2020
Book Page	014568/000838

Lender

Name	OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Type	Bank
Address	ATLANTA, GA 30361

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 7, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Sam Nelson Rd was $1,677 with exemptions applied.

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Cherokee County
Unified School District	Cherokee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,677.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption Widower's exemption	$202,760 Land $63,800 Building $138,960	$506,900 Land $159,500 Building $347,400
2023		$188,520 (+9.02%) Land $52,880 Building $135,640	$471,300 (+9.02%) Land $132,200 Building $339,100
2022	$4,414.00 Homeowner's exemption	$172,920 Land $51,960 Building $120,960	$432,300 Land $129,900 Building $302,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 265 Sam Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 14, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 265 Sam Nelson Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 58% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WALESKA serves 4,657 people · EPA ID GA0570024
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
ETC Fiber	2,500 / 2,500
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20