Gilmer County property record for 597 John Waters Rd, Cherry Log, GA 30522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,940 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 16.7 acres (728,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,416 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3089 009I |
| Primary APN | 3089 009I |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,940 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Attic Area | 835 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 728,323 sqft (16.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 835 sqft |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Deck Area | 322 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 5973 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 597 JOHN WATERS RD |
| City | CHERRY LOG |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30522-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | TR 2A |
| Legal Subdivision | MAMIE J WATERS ESTATE |
| Legal Tract | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
597 John Waters Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1996.
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 597 JOHN WATERS RD, CHERRY LOG, GA 30522-2213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000048766 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 597 John Waters Rd was $2,416 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Gilmer County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,416.00 Homeowner's exemption | $275,600 Land $82,720 Building $192,880 | $689,000 Land $206,800 Building $482,200 |
| 2022 | $3,835.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,920 Land $57,480 Building $160,440 | $544,800 Land $143,700 Building $401,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 John Waters Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 14, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1994–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 597 John Waters Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 63% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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