Cherokee County property record for 5542 Forest Dr, Acworth, GA 30102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,487 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.454 acres (19,796 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21N12D 159 |
| Primary APN | 21N12D 159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,487 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,487 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Flooring | Plywood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,796 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 458197 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 21N12D159 |
| Street Address | 5542 FOREST DR |
| City | ACWORTH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30102-5736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | 4 CHEROKEE EST EXT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHEROKEE EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODSTOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 91105 |
5542 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 FOREST DR, ACWORTH, GA 30102-5736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0148351456 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14835 / 1456 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5542 FOREST DR, ACWORTH, GA 30102-5736 |
| Document Number | 0148351456 |
| Book / Page | 14835 / 1456 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-012877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5542 FOREST DR, ACWORTH, GA 30102-5736 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Forest Dr was $2,713.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,713.00 | $103,328 Land $24,800 Building $78,528 | $258,320 Land $62,000 Building $196,320 |
| 2023 | $101,848 (+24.44%) Land $24,000 Building $77,848 | $254,620 (+24.44%) Land $60,000 Building $194,620 | |
| 2022 | $2,323.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,848 Land $20,000 Building $61,848 | $204,620 Land $50,000 Building $154,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5542 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 14, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5542 Forest Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHEROKEE COUNTY serves 224,427 people · EPA ID GA0570002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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