Wayne County property record for 551 Best Loop, Hortense, GA 31543
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 2.66 acres (115,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,420 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 165A-29 |
| Primary APN | 165A-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 115,870 sqft (2.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 9372 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 BEST LOOP |
| City | HORTENSE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31543-8073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 THE RETREAT AT POST RD SD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RETREAT AT POST RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JESUP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3201 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of March 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MARSHLAND COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 847 / 561 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE GA |
| Property Address | 551 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000847/0000000562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000000847/0000000562 |
| Instrument | 2021002479 |
| Name | MARSHLAND COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 551 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8073 |
| Document Number | 000847/561 |
| Book / Page | 847 / 561 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8073 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wayne County |
| Unified School District | Wayne County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,420.00 (-49.79%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $114,236 (+21.18%) Land $8,512 Building $105,724 | $285,591 (+21.18%) Land $21,280 Building $264,311 |
| 2023 | $2,828.00 (+21.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,267 (+21.63%) Land $8,512 Building $85,755 | $235,667 (+21.63%) Land $21,280 Building $214,387 |
| 2022 | $2,325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,503 Land $8,512 Building $68,991 | $193,758 Land $21,280 Building $172,478 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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 | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 88% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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