Gilmer County property record for 496 John Waters Rd, Cherry Log, GA 30522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 32.6 acres (1,423,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3089 009C |
| Primary APN | 3089 009C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,423,976 sqft (32.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 720 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Storage Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 5968 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 496 JOHN WATERS RD |
| City | CHERRY LOG |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30522-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | TR 3 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 JOHN WATERS RD, CHERRY LOG, GA 30522-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020373 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2229 / 423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001956/337 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 496 JOHN WATERS RD, CHERRY LOG, GA 30522-2207 |
| Document Number | 002229/423 |
| Book / Page | 2229 / 423 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-000373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 DEEP COVE RD, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513-3266 |
| Document Number | 0000002229/0000000426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000002229/0000000426 |
| Instrument | 001080 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,328.00 (-4.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $197,308 (+15.33%) Land $117,560 Building $79,748 | $493,270 (+15.33%) Land $293,900 Building $199,370 |
| 2023 | $1,397.00 (-46.72%) | $171,088 (+14.81%) Land $90,800 Building $80,288 | $427,720 (+14.81%) Land $227,000 Building $200,720 |
| 2022 | $2,622.00 | $149,016 Land $81,520 Building $67,496 | $372,540 Land $203,800 Building $168,740 |
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.
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 Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1994–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 53% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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