270 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643 Property Records

Hart County property record for 270 Benson St, Hartwell, GA 30643

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,587 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Loan Modification + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`I57H-135`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`I57H-135`
Alternative APN	`16617`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,678 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Concrete/Cement
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,632 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	196 sqft
Deck Area	260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	16617
Old Parcel Number	I57H 135
Street Address	270 BENSON ST
City	HARTWELL
State	GA
Zip	30643-2001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.31LT
Legal Subdivision	HARTWELL - RES - 22K
Legal Lot Number	C1
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Township / Civil Division	HARTWELL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3024
Census Tract	960402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Benson Street-Forest Avenue Residential Historic District listed 1986 · 46 contributing resources · NRIS 86002004

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Hart County records, as of March 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 14, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE
Sep 18, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC
May 17, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0001003218
Deed Book / Page	1003 / 218
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Recording Date	Apr 14, 2023
Property Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001
Document Number	0010030218
Book / Page	1003 / 218
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2023
Instrument	2023-000436
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001

Mortgage

Document Number	0001003219
Date	Apr 14, 2023
Instrument	1003/219

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

September 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Property Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001
Document Number	0009100506
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	270 BENSON ST HARTWELL GA 306432001, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001

Mortgage

Document Number	0009100506
Date	Oct 21, 2020
Book Page	000910/000506

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	324 Months
Due	Oct 20, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.37%

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HART GA
Recording Date	May 17, 2017
Property Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001
Document Number	0008190295
Book / Page	819 / 295
Instrument Date	May 17, 2017
Instrument	2017-000566
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	270 BENSON ST, HARTWELL, GA 30643-2001

Mortgage

Document Number	0008190296
Date	May 18, 2017
Book Page	819/296

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR FINANCIAL
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hart County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Hart County
Municipality	Hartwell City
Unified School District	Hart County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,587.00 (-2.64%)	$75,642 (+17.83%) Land $8,800 Building $66,842	$189,104 (+17.83%) Land $22,000 Building $167,104
2023	$1,630.00 (+1.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$64,196 (+21.88%) Land $8,800 Building $55,396	$160,489 (+21.88%) Land $22,000 Building $138,489
2022	$1,610.00 Homeowner's exemption	$52,672 Land $8,800 Building $43,872	$131,680 Land $22,000 Building $109,680

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.

Flood

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

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	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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 194 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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