Hall County property record for 559 Forrest Ave, Gainesville, GA 30501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,584 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-025-005-002 |
| Primary APN | 01-025-005-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,137 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 207 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 FORREST AVE |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30501-3228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-II |
| Legal Description | 559 FORREST AVENUE NW |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST |
| Jurisdiction | HALL GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
559 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Hall County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 FORREST AVE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8875 / 144 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0075400390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HALL GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 559 FORREST AVE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3228 |
| Document Number | 0090610201 |
| Book / Page | 9061 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 FOOTHILLS PKWY NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3838 |
| Document Number | 0009061202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 9061/202 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HALL GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 559 FORREST AVE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3228 |
| Document Number | 0088750141 |
| Book / Page | 8875 / 141 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-006825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 782, BRASELTON, GA 30517-0014 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HALL GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 559 FORREST AVE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501-3228 |
| Document Number | 0088750144 |
| Book / Page | 8875 / 144 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-006827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 782, BRASELTON, GA 30517-0014 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 559 Forrest Ave was $5,584, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Hall County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hall County |
| Municipality | Gainesville City |
| Unified School District | Gainesville City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,584.00 (+3.7%) | $191,600 (+1.16%) Land $23,320 Building $168,280 | $479,000 (+1.16%) Land $58,300 Building $420,700 |
| 2025 | $5,385.00 | $189,400 Land $23,320 Building $166,080 | $473,500 Land $58,300 Building $415,200 |
| 2023 | $4,123.00 (+164.29%) | $140,560 (+46.23%) Land $20,640 Building $119,920 | $351,400 (+46.23%) Land $51,600 Building $299,800 |
| 2022 | $1,560.00 | $96,120 Land $20,640 Building $75,480 | $240,300 Land $51,600 Building $188,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2026 · 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 | 2 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 559 Forrest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | GAINESVILLE serves 140,000 people · EPA ID GA1390001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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