Gilmer County property record for 396 Bates Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 24.5 acres (1,070,269 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3106 006 |
| Primary APN | 3106 006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,070,269 sqft (24.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 7105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 BATES RD |
| City | ELLIJAY |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30540-2598 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT B (PB 57/227) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTIS WEEKS |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
396 Bates Rd is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 VALENCIA CIR, SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695-4947 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221338 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2496 / 168 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001875/507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 396 BATES RD, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-2598 |
| Document Number | 002496/168 |
| Book / Page | 2496 / 168 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 VALENCIA CIR, SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695-4947 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 396 BATES RD, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-2598 |
| Document Number | 002472/464 |
| Book / Page | 2472 / 464 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 VALENCIA CIR, SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695-4947 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Bates Rd was $5,594.
Source: Gilmer County assessment roll, as of February 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,594.00 Additional exemption filed | $416,080 Land $62,560 Building $353,520 | $1,040,200 Land $156,400 Building $883,800 |
| 2023 | $179.00 | $45,448 Land $43,320 Building $2,128 | $113,620 Land $108,300 Building $5,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Bates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2016 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 |
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 396 Bates Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% 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 59% of the US · above 87% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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