McDuffie County property record for 5085 Buffington Rd, Thomson, GA 30824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2.28 acres (99,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0036C 00000 060 000 |
| Primary APN | 0036C 00000 060 000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 99,317 sqft (2.28 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 310 sqft |
| Patio Area | 607 sqft |
| Lean-To | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2562 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5085 BUFFINGTON RD |
| City | THOMSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30824-5233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 5085 BUFFINGTON RD NE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDUFFIE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
5085 Buffington Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: McDuffie County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5085 BUFFINGTON RD, THOMSON, GA 30824-5233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201615 |
| Deed Book / Page | 639 / 500 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000408/372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDUFFIE GA |
| Property Address | 5085 BUFFINGTON RD, THOMSON, GA 30824-5233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5085 BUFFINGTON RD, THOMSON, GA 30824-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000000697/0000000438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000000697/0000000438 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5085 Buffington Rd was $1,814 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
Source: McDuffie County assessment roll, as of January 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | McDuffie County |
| Unified School District | McDuffie County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,390 (+5%) Land $15,840 Building $68,550 | $210,977 (+5%) Land $39,600 Building $171,377 | |
| 2025 | $1,814.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,375 (+5%) Land $10,795 Building $69,580 | $200,937 (+5%) Land $26,988 Building $173,949 |
| 2024 | $1,779.00 (+35.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,544 (+5.51%) Land $10,380 Building $66,164 | $191,360 (+5.51%) Land $25,950 Building $165,410 |
| 2023 | $1,309.00 (-23%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,546 (+8.08%) Land $9,120 Building $63,426 | $181,366 (+8.08%) Land $22,800 Building $158,566 |
| 2022 | $1,700.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,121 Land $9,120 Building $58,001 | $167,803 Land $22,800 Building $145,003 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5085 Buffington 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 September 29, 2010
| 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 5085 Buffington Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 58% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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