2979 Preston Dr, Rex, GA 30273 Property Records

Clayton County property record for 2979 Preston Dr, Rex, GA 30273

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.275 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$200,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,128 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-086B-D-024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-086B-D-024`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,378 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,378 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	12,000 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Patio Area	20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2979 PRESTON DR
City	REX
State	GA
Zip	30273-2340
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS110
Legal Subdivision	HEATHER LYNN
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	CLAYTON GA
Township / Civil Division	JONESBORO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	40633

Owner

2979 Preston Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.

Source: Clayton County records, as of August 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2979 PRESTON DR, REX, GA 30273-2340
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	13601 / 541
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLAYTON GA
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2023
Property Address	2979 PRESTON DR, REX, GA 30273-2340
Document Number	0136010541
Book / Page	13601 / 541
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2979 PRESTON DR, REX, GA 30273-2340

Mortgage

Document Number	0013601544
Date	Oct 31, 2023
Instrument	13601/544

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	351 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2979 Preston Dr was $3,128 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Clayton County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,128.00 Homeowner's exemption	$89,680 (+9.79%) Land $7,200 Building $82,480	$224,200 (+9.79%) Land $18,000 Building $206,200
2025	$3,128.00	$81,680 Land $7,200 Building $74,480	$204,200 Land $18,000 Building $186,200
2023	$2,901.00	$80,360 Land $7,200 Building $73,160	$200,900 Land $18,000 Building $182,900

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

FEMA maps place 2979 Preston Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 28, 2025 · 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 Policies	4 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 2979 Preston Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% 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	CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 298,374 people · EPA ID GA0630000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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