Forsyth County property record for 8730 Merion Dr, Duluth, GA 30097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,388 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $806,900 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,490 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 183-000-123 |
| Primary APN | 183-000-123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,388 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,559 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Garage Area | 667 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 577 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 872 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000171851 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8730 MERION DR |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30097-6660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR1 |
| Legal Description | 2-1 468 LT 880 POD 25 PH1 ST MARLO CC |
| Legal Subdivision | ST MARLO COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 880 |
| Jurisdiction | FORSYTH GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 130608 |
8730 Merion Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Forsyth County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8730 MERION DR, DULUTH, GA 30097-6660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3928 / 509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8730 Merion Dr was $11,490 with exemptions applied.
Source: Forsyth County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Unified School District | Forsyth County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,490.00 | $551,112 Land $100,000 Building $451,112 | $1,377,780 Land $250,000 Building $1,127,780 |
| 2023 | $10,330.00 (+12.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $495,876 (+54.16%) Land $72,000 Building $423,876 | $1,239,690 (+54.16%) Land $180,000 Building $1,059,690 |
| 2022 | $9,181.00 Homeowner's exemption | $321,660 Land $60,000 Building $261,660 | $804,150 Land $150,000 Building $654,150 |
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 8730 Merion Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8730 Merion Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | FORSYTH CO. WATER & SEWER serves 161,200 people · EPA ID GA1170050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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