Gilmer County property record for 487 Turniptown Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,666 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 17.8 acres (776,239 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,280 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3081 039A |
| Primary APN | 3081 039A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,666 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,335 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Attic Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,309 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,347 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 776,239 sqft (17.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Deck Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 470 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 5360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 TURNIPTOWN RD |
| City | ELLIJAY |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30536-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PB 28-226 |
| Legal Subdivision | JERRY S SEABOLT SURV |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLIJAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 80302 |
487 Turniptown Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 821, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-0011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000055725 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Turniptown Rd was $1,304 with exemptions applied.
Source: Gilmer County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $1,304.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $415,224 Land $63,240 Building $351,984 | $1,038,060 Land $158,100 Building $879,960 |
| 2023 | $1,163.00 (-80.53%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $395,524 (+16.52%) Land $49,240 Building $346,284 | $988,810 (+16.52%) Land $123,100 Building $865,710 |
| 2022 | $5,974.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $339,460 Land $49,240 Building $290,220 | $848,650 Land $123,100 Building $725,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 Turniptown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 487 Turniptown Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 92% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures