Heard County property record for 481 Buchanan Rd, Franklin, GA 30217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (578,477 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,502 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0018-0059-01 |
| Primary APN | 0018-0059-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 125 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,386 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Steel Frame/Truss |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 578,477 sqft (13.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | 990 sqft |
| Utility Building | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6542 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 BUCHANAN RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30217-3691 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | HSE/13.28 ACS/LL 94/12 LD |
| Jurisdiction | HEARD GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRALHATCHEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
481 Buchanan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Heard County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BUCHANAN RD, FRANKLIN, GA 30217-3691 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 426 / 90 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000295638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HEARD GA |
| Property Address | 481 BUCHANAN RD, FRANKLIN, GA 30217-3691 |
| Document Number | 0004750398 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 BUCHANAN RD FRANKLIN GA 302173691, FRANKLIN, GA 30217-3691 |
| Document Number | 0004750398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000475/000398 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Buchanan Rd was $3,502 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Heard County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Heard County |
| Unified School District | Heard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,502.00 | $181,924 Land $53,328 Building $128,596 | $454,810 Land $133,321 Building $321,489 |
| 2023 | $2,505.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,023 Land $10,116 Building $111,907 | $305,059 Land $25,291 Building $279,768 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Buchanan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 481 Buchanan Rd is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 95% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Crossbeam Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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