Whitfield County property record for 512 S Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 3,710 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,434 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-237-08-004 |
| Primary APN | 12-237-08-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,710 sqft Total Area |
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| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Canopy | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 21731 |
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| Street Address | 512 S THORNTON AVE |
| City | DALTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30720-8270 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1A |
| Legal Description | 0 41A S THORNTON AVE |
| Jurisdiction | WHITFIELD GA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Thornton Avenue-Murray Hill Historic District listed 1992 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 92000669 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
512 S Thornton Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1997.
Source: Whitfield County records, as of January 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6178, DALTON, GA 30722-6178 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002885119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 S Thornton Ave was $5,434.
Source: Whitfield County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Dalton City |
| County | Whitfield County |
| Unified School District | Dalton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,434.00 | $169,887 Land $24,600 Building $145,287 | $424,717 Land $61,500 Building $363,217 |
| 2023 | $3,261.00 | $94,704 (-) Land $15,200 Building $79,504 | $236,760 (-) Land $38,000 Building $198,760 |
| 2022 | $3,261.00 Additional exemption filed | $94,704 Land $15,200 Building $79,504 | $236,760 Land $38,000 Building $198,760 |
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 512 S Thornton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 7, 2011
| 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.
The area around 512 S Thornton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | DALTON UTILITIES serves 99,315 people · EPA ID GA3130000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Dalton Utilities Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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