Gwinnett County property record for 545 Forest St, Buford, GA 30518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,230 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jul 2023 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-296-088 |
| Primary APN | 7-296-088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 7296088 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 FOREST ST |
| City | BUFORD |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30518-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100-SINGLE FAM RES |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7 FOREST STREET |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 296 |
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFORD-SUGAR HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 50105 |
Source: Gwinnett County records · APN 7-296-088
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2024 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ALTERNATIVE LENDING |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FTF LENDING |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTY MORTGAGE |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage RCN CAPITAL |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FTF LENDING |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0060973163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60973 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 6260000898 |
| Book / Page | 62602 / 898 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0607260094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 0000060726/0000000094 |
| Name | ALTERNATIVE LENDING |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0596350086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000059635/0000000086 |
| Name | FTF LENDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0609730163 |
| Book / Page | 60973 / 163 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0060973164 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 60973/164 |
| Name | GUARANTY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0597460765 |
| Book / Page | 59746 / 765 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-006634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5678 RAPALLO TER, SUGAR HILL, GA 30518-6158 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0059746768 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 59746/768 |
| Name | RCN CAPITAL |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2023 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0596350082 |
| Book / Page | 59635 / 82 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-002374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4869 LILY STEM DR, AUBURN, GA 30011-2144 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GWINNETT GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 545 FOREST ST, BUFORD, GA 30518-2923 |
| Document Number | 0596350082 |
| Book / Page | 59635 / 82 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-002374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4869 LILY STEM DR, AUBURN, GA 30011-2144 |
| Document Number | 0005963586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 59635/86 |
| Name | FTF LENDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 4 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2022 |
Source: Gwinnett County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2024 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Buford City |
| County | Gwinnett County |
| Unified School District | Buford City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,308.00 (+450.19%) | $322,480 (+490.62%) Land $40,000 Building $282,480 | $806,200 (+490.62%) Land $100,000 Building $706,200 |
| 2023 | $783.00 | $54,600 Land $26,000 Building $28,600 | |
| 2022 | $136,500 Land $65,000 Building $71,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 7, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 124 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BUFORD serves 8,482 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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