Habersham County property record for 838 Thistle Dr, Clarkesville, GA 30523
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 6.49 acres (282,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $421,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,027 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2010 Reverse Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005 040 |
| Primary APN | 005 040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,983 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,874 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 282,704 sqft (6.49 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 465 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 256 sqft |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 420307 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 THISTLE DR |
| City | CLARKESVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30523-3599 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | 3-109 LT 7 B-A PB-24-212 1317-518 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHATTAHOOCHEE MDWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARKESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
838 Thistle Dr, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Habersham County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1250 CHADWICK POINT DR, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-6289 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage SIDUS FINANCIAL LLC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1317 / 518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Property Address | 838 THISTLE DR, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-3599 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00932/0094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Book Page | 932/0094 |
| Name | SIDUS FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, NC 27858 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 928 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2088 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.27% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2010 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 838 THISTLE DR, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-3599 |
| Document Number | 001317/518 |
| Book / Page | 1317 / 518 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| 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 | 1250 CHADWICK POINT DR, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-6289 |
| Document Number | 0000001317/0000000520 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000001317/0000000520 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HABERSHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 838 THISTLE DR, CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523-3599 |
| Document Number | 001317/518 |
| Book / Page | 1317 / 518 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002300 |
| 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 | 1250 CHADWICK POINT DR, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-6289 |
| Document Number | 0001317520 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1317/520 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Thistle Dr was $4,027.
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 | $4,027.00 | $176,679 Land $47,459 Building $129,220 | $441,699 Land $118,648 Building $323,051 |
| 2023 | $4,096.00 (+43.47%) | $157,812 (+43.42%) Land $38,004 Building $119,808 | $394,530 (+43.42%) Land $95,010 Building $299,520 |
| 2022 | $2,855.00 | $110,036 Land $36,136 Building $73,900 | $275,090 Land $90,340 Building $184,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 838 Thistle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 5, 2018 · 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 838 Thistle Dr is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 88% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TrailWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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