Thomas County property record for 498 Benton Rd, Ochlocknee, GA 31773
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0052000000048000 |
| Primary APN | 0052000000048000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 461 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Canopy | 600 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 14677 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 BENTON RD |
| City | OCHLOCKNEE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31773-1936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | 1 AC/ 498 BENTON RD |
| Jurisdiction | THOMAS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCHLOCKNEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
498 Benton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2004.
Source: Thomas County records, as of August 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 498 BENTON RD, OCHLOCKNEE, GA 31773-1936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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 | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1092 / 47 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | THOMAS GA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 498 BENTON RD, OCHLOCKNEE, GA 31773-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000000218 |
| Book / Page | 2742 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 498 BENTON RD, OCHLOCKNEE, GA 31773-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000000218, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2742/156 |
| Instrument | 2026218 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Benton Rd was $804 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Thomas County assessment roll, as of February 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Thomas County |
| Unified School District | Thomas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,268 Land $4,888 Building $37,380 | $105,670 Land $12,219 Building $93,451 |
| 2023 | $740.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,439 Land $3,910 Building $34,529 | $96,098 Land $9,775 Building $86,323 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 Benton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 13, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 498 Benton Rd 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 65% of the US · lower than 88% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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