Habersham County property record for 488 Wayside St NW, Cornelia, GA 30531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,466 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,900 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,094 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 089A095 |
| Primary APN | 089A095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,466 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 398230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 WAYSIDE ST NW |
| City | CORNELIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30531-3568 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | 10-150 516 WAYSIDE DB 1153-53 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CORNELIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
488 Wayside St NW is owned by a company that bought it in November 2017.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 FOSTER ST, CORNELIA, GA 30531-2819 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172225 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1153 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 488 WAYSIDE ST NW, CORNELIA, GA 30531-3568 |
| Document Number | 0001153/53 |
| Book / Page | 1153 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-002225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 FOSTER ST, CORNELIA, GA 30531-2819 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Wayside St NW was $3,094.
Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham County |
| Municipality | Cornelia City |
| Unified School District | Habersham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,094.00 | $95,807 Land $20,547 Building $75,260 | $239,517 Land $51,367 Building $188,150 |
| 2023 | $1,192.00 (+17.67%) | $45,940 (+17.6%) Land $13,736 Building $32,204 | $114,850 (+17.6%) Land $34,340 Building $80,510 |
| 2022 | $1,013.00 | $39,064 Land $11,332 Building $27,732 | $97,660 Land $28,330 Building $69,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Wayside St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 488 Wayside St NW is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CORNELIA serves 6,130 people · EPA ID GA1370003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Cable · DSL | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Point Broadband, TrailWave.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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