Jefferson County property record for 8491 GA Highway 296, Stapleton, GA 30823
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,331 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0049-035 |
| Primary APN | 0049-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 53,579 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 5338 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8491 GA HIGHWAY 296 |
| City | STAPLETON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30823-6910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | HOME HOUSE |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1113 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
8491 GA Highway 296 is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8491 GA HIGHWAY 296, STAPLETON, GA 30823-6910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8491 GA Highway 296 was $1,331 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of December 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,727 (+1.64%) Land $2,138 Building $40,589 | $106,818 (+1.64%) Land $5,346 Building $101,472 | |
| 2025 | $1,331.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,037 Land $1,892 Building $40,145 | $105,093 Land $4,731 Building $100,362 |
| 2023 | $1,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,812 Land $4,087 Building $34,725 | $97,030 Land $10,218 Building $86,812 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8491 GA Highway 296 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · river or lake 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 8491 GA Highway 296 is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zoom Telcom Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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