Habersham County property record for 288 Ward Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.76 acres (76,666 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 084 016 |
| Primary APN | 084 016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,232 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 96 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 96 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 76,666 sqft (1.76 acres) |
| Lot Width | 300 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 326 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,008 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 395230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 WARD RD |
| City | CORNELIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30531-5074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | 10-117 1366-41 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CORNELIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 603 |
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 WARD RD, CORNELIA, GA 30531-5074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1440 / 921 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001366/37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 288 WARD RD, CORNELIA, GA 30531-5074 |
| Document Number | 1440000921 |
| Book / Page | 1440 / 921 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 WARD RD, CORNELIA, GA 30531-5074 |
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 | $2,444.00 (-3.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,607 (+4.98%) Land $22,642 Building $120,965 | $359,018 (+4.98%) Land $56,605 Building $302,413 |
| 2025 | $2,529.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,793 (+95.42%) Land $21,161 Building $115,632 | $341,981 (+95.42%) Land $52,902 Building $289,079 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $70,000 (+30.71%) Land $20,696 Building $49,304 | $175,000 (+30.71%) Land $51,740 Building $123,260 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $53,552 Land $11,212 Building $42,340 | $133,880 Land $28,030 Building $105,850 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEMOREST serves 18,049 people · EPA ID GA1370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TrailWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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