White County property record for 540 Backpacker Dr, Helen, GA 30545
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 600 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $619 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053 010 |
| Primary APN | 053 010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Lot Width | 180 ft Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74714 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 BACKPACKER DR |
| City | HELEN |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LL5 LD6 LOT 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | HELEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
540 Backpacker Dr, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: White County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 623 YORKSHIRE RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30306-3250 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1650 / 588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITE GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | BACK PACKER DR, GA |
| Document Number | 0016500588 |
| Book / Page | 001650 / 000588 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $85.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Backpacker Dr was $619.
Source: White County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | White County |
| Unified School District | White County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $619.00 | ||
| 2025 | $30,644 Land $12,488 Building $18,156 | $76,610 Land $31,220 Building $45,390 | |
| 2024 | $638.00 | ||
| 2023 | $25,264 (+8.65%) Land $9,020 Building $16,244 | $63,160 (+8.65%) Land $22,550 Building $40,610 | |
| 2022 | $551.00 | $23,252 Land $9,020 Building $14,232 | $58,130 Land $22,550 Building $35,580 |
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 540 Backpacker Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 540 Backpacker Dr is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 76% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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