Jackson County property record for 551 Benton Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,016 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 8.23 acres (358,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,700 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081 034 |
| Primary APN | 081 034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,016 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,689 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 358,499 sqft (8.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 958 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 900 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 604 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 987 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 18809 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 BENTON RD |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30549-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | ARROWHEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 10705 |
551 Benton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1998.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BENTON RD, JEFFERSON, GA 30549-2531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17N / 601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Benton Rd was $8,603 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jefferson City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $313,928 (-) Land $67,040 Building $246,888 | $784,820 (-) Land $167,600 Building $617,220 | |
| 2025 | $8,603.00 (-0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $313,928 (-) Land $67,040 Building $246,888 | $784,820 (-) Land $167,600 Building $617,220 |
| 2024 | $8,638.00 (+14.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $313,928 (+10.91%) Land $67,040 Building $246,888 | $784,820 (+10.91%) Land $167,600 Building $617,220 |
| 2023 | $7,548.00 (+19.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $283,044 (+43.15%) Land $67,040 Building $216,004 | $707,610 (+43.15%) Land $167,600 Building $540,010 |
| 2022 | $6,337.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,724 Land $23,680 Building $174,044 | $494,310 Land $59,200 Building $435,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Benton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 14, 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 | 1 in force |
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 551 Benton Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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