Gilmer County property record for 79 Tower Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 11.7 acres (509,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3065 072 |
| Primary APN | 3065 072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 509,652 sqft (11.7 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 6 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3890 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 TOWER RD |
| City | ELLIJAY |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30540-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TR 1, TR 2 |
| Legal Tract | 1,2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLIJAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 80302 |
79 Tower Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1999.
Source: Gilmer County records, as of February 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 866, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-0011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000669117 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Tower Rd was $8,318.
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 | $8,318.00 | $538,440 Land $53,320 Building $485,120 | $1,346,100 Land $133,300 Building $1,212,800 |
| 2022 | $6,353.00 | $361,000 Land $35,520 Building $325,480 | $902,500 Land $88,800 Building $813,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 79 Tower Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 53% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ELLIJAY-GILMER CO. WATER AUTH. serves 13,010 people · EPA ID GA1230000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ETC Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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