Habersham County property record for 617 Birch Ln, Clarkesville, GA 30523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,379 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,900 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $608 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Reverse Mortgage Mar 2024 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 068 001Z |
| Primary APN | 068 001Z |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,379 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,925 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Flooring | Slate |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 390141 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 BIRCH LN |
| City | CLARKESVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30523-5193 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MI |
| Legal Description | 11-141 LT 23 PB 56-27 1352-879 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARKESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
617 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage CTC MORTGAGE |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage CTC MORTGAGE |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052141 |
| Deed Book / Page | 715 / 918 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Property Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Document Number | 0000001359/0000000028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000001359/0000000028 |
| Name | CTC MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 922 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2101 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.24% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Property Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Document Number | 0000001359/0000000012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000001359/0000000012 |
| Name | CTC MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 922 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2101 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.24% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
| Document Number | 001352/879 |
| Book / Page | 1352 / 879 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 BIRCH LN, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-5193 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 617 Birch Ln was $608 with exemptions applied, up 5.6% from the year before.
Source: Habersham County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Habersham County |
| Unified School District | Habersham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $608.00 (+5.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $126,570 (+4.83%) Land $16,000 Building $110,570 | $316,426 (+4.83%) Land $40,000 Building $276,426 |
| 2025 | $576.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $120,738 Land $16,000 Building $104,738 | $301,846 Land $40,000 Building $261,846 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $86,448 (+13.32%) Land $16,000 Building $70,448 | $216,120 (+13.32%) Land $40,000 Building $176,120 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $76,284 Land $16,000 Building $60,284 | $190,710 Land $40,000 Building $150,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018
| 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 617 Birch Ln is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 71% 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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TrailWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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