Cobb County property record for 279 E Valley Dr, Marietta, GA 30068
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 4,651 sqft · built 1970 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $977 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-1248-040 |
| Primary APN | 16-1248-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,651 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,051 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 233 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Utility Building | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 16-1248- -040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 E VALLEY DR |
| City | MARIETTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30068-3677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EAST VALLEY ESTATES LOT 15 BLOCK K UNIT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST VALLEY ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COBB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARIETTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 30407 |
279 E Valley Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Cobb County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 E VALLEY DR, MARIETTA, GA 30068-3677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK SSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0158573894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COBB GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 E VALLEY DR, MARIETTA, GA 30068-3677 |
| Document Number | 0158573394 |
| Book / Page | 015857 / 003394 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 279 E VALLEY DR MARIETTA GA 300683677, MARIETTA, GA 30068-3677 |
| Document Number | 158573878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 015857/003878 |
| Instrument | 11524 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COBB GA |
| Property Address | 279 E VALLEY DR, MARIETTA, GA 30068-3677 |
| Document Number | 0156760885 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 279 E VALLEY DR MARIETTA GA 300683677, MARIETTA, GA 30068-3677 |
| Document Number | 0156760885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 015676/000885 |
| Instrument | 121839 |
| Name | NEXBANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 E Valley Dr was $977 with exemptions applied, down 17.4% from the year before.
Source: Cobb County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb County |
| Unified School District | Cobb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $977.00 (-17.41%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $279,952 (-) Land $50,000 Building $229,952 | $699,880 (-) Land $125,000 Building $574,880 |
| 2025 | $1,183.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $279,952 Land $50,000 Building $229,952 | $699,880 Land $125,000 Building $574,880 |
| 2023 | $732.00 | $196,104 Land $40,000 Building $156,104 | $490,260 Land $100,000 Building $390,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 E Valley Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 2, 2024 · 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 279 E Valley Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | COBB COUNTY serves 695,000 people · EPA ID GA0670003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COBB CO.-MARIETTA WATER AUTH. |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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