Forsyth County property record for 8960 Merion Dr, Duluth, GA 30097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,757 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,044 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 183-000-132 |
| Primary APN | 183-000-132 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,757 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 3,997 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Garage Area | 875 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 249 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000248224 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8960 MERION DR |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30097-6664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR1 |
| Legal Description | 1-1 469 LT 893 POD 25 PH1 ST MARLO CC |
| Legal Subdivision | ST MARLO COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 893 |
| Jurisdiction | FORSYTH GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 130608 |
8960 Merion Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Forsyth County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8960 MERION DR, DULUTH, GA 30097-6664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5291 / 163 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052910186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8960 Merion Dr was $13,044 with exemptions applied, up 1.4% from the year before.
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 | $13,044.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $622,156 Land $100,000 Building $522,156 | $1,555,390 Land $250,000 Building $1,305,390 |
| 2024 | $12,869.00 (+8.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,850.00 (+13.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $563,720 (+55.07%) Land $72,000 Building $491,720 | $1,409,300 (+55.07%) Land $180,000 Building $1,229,300 |
| 2022 | $10,466.00 Homeowner's exemption | $363,516 Land $60,000 Building $303,516 | $908,790 Land $150,000 Building $758,790 |
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 8960 Merion Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 8960 Merion Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | 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 98 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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