653 Best Loop, Hortense, GA 31543 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 653 Best Loop, Hortense, GA 31543

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$134,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,120 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`165A-33`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`165A-33`
Alternative APN	`12369`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,261 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,261 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Area	460 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	138 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	12369
Street Address	653 BEST LOOP
City	HORTENSE
State	GA
Zip	31543-8067
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 33 THE RETREAT AT POST RD SD
Legal Subdivision	THE RETREAT AT POST RD
Legal Lot Number	33
Jurisdiction	WAYNE GA
Township / Civil Division	JESUP
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3201
Census Tract	970600

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of March 3, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST SOUTHERN BANK
Jan 27, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK
May 5, 2020	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021104
Deed Book / Page	831 / 236
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WAYNE GA
Property Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000750/0000000401
Date	Aug 15, 2018
Book Page	0000000750/0000000401
Instrument	2018002817

Lender

Name	FIRST SOUTHERN BANK

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE GA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2021
Property Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067
Document Number	000831/236
Book / Page	831 / 236
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-000104
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000831/0000000239
Date	Feb 1, 2021
Book Page	0000000831/0000000239
Instrument	2021000352

Lender

Name	FIRST FEDERAL BANK

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

May 2020: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	WAYNE GA
Recording Date	May 5, 2020
Property Address	653 BEST LOOP, HORTENSE, GA 31543-8067
Document Number	000808/282
Book / Page	808 / 282
Instrument Date	May 5, 2020
Instrument	2020-000422
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	930 MEMORIAL DR, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-2917

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Wayne County
Unified School District	Wayne County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,120.00 (+3.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$83,306 (+22.26%) Land $3,200 Building $80,106	$208,264 (+22.26%) Land $8,000 Building $200,264
2023	$2,044.00 (+23.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$68,141 (+23.17%) Land $3,200 Building $64,941	$170,352 (+23.17%) Land $8,000 Building $162,352
2022	$1,659.00 Homeowner's exemption	$55,323 Land $3,200 Building $52,123	$138,307 Land $8,000 Building $130,307

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 60% of the US · above 89% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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