White County property record for 551 Backpacker Dr, Helen, GA 30545
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 512 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $623 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053 008 |
| Primary APN | 053 008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 512 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 155 ft Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 304 sqft |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 1809 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 BACKPACKER DR |
| City | HELEN |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LL5 LD 6 3M84 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | HELEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
Source: White County records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 31 SIXTH ST, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504-7148 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: White County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,944 (+21.72%) Land $5,328 Building $24,616 | $74,860 (+21.72%) Land $13,320 Building $61,540 | |
| 2024 | $623.00 (+20.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,600 (+12.99%) Land $3,848 Building $20,752 | $61,500 (+12.99%) Land $9,620 Building $51,880 | |
| 2022 | $516.00 | $21,772 Land $3,848 Building $17,924 | $54,430 Land $9,620 Building $44,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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