Rockdale County property record for 4216 Merle Ct, McDonough, GA 30252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,192 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-0-02-0026 |
| Primary APN | 015-0-02-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 535 sqft |
| Patio Area | 172 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2418 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4216 MERLE CT |
| City | MCDONOUGH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30252-8124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | MERLE CT-L14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERLE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKDALE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH ROCKDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 60408 |
4216 Merle Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Rockdale County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4216 MERLE CT, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252-8124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DAS ACQUISITION |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6994 / 176 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0049450019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKDALE GA |
| Property Address | 4216 MERLE CT, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252-8124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4216 MERLE CT, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252-8124 |
| Document Number | 0069940000000179 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000006994/0000000179 |
| Instrument | 08782 |
| Name | DAS ACQUISITION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKDALE GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4216 MERLE CT, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252-8124 |
| Document Number | 0069940176 |
| Book / Page | 6994 / 176 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5952 PINE RD, DORAVILLE, GA 30340-1734 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4216 Merle Ct was $1,600 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3% from the year before.
Source: Rockdale County assessment roll, as of January 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rockdale County |
| Unified School District | Rockdale County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,600.00 (-29.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,720 (+8.22%) Land $14,080 Building $99,640 | $284,300 (+8.22%) Land $35,200 Building $249,100 |
| 2025 | $2,285.00 (-36.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,080 (+16.96%) Land $14,080 Building $91,000 | $262,700 (+16.96%) Land $35,200 Building $227,500 |
| 2024 | $3,589.00 (+6.91%) | $89,840 (+9.94%) Land $11,720 Building $78,120 | $224,600 (+9.94%) Land $29,300 Building $195,300 |
| 2023 | $3,357.00 (+21.19%) | $81,720 (+11.15%) Land $11,720 Building $70,000 | $204,300 (+11.15%) Land $29,300 Building $175,000 |
| 2022 | $2,770.00 | $73,520 Land $11,720 Building $61,800 | $183,800 Land $29,300 Building $154,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4216 Merle Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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 4216 Merle Ct is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 85% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | ROCKDALE CO. WATER SYSTEM serves 87,156 people · EPA ID GA2470000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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