Columbia County property record for 961 Kestrel Dr, Evans, GA 30809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081 430 |
| Primary APN | 081 430 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,791 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Street Address | 961 KESTREL DR |
|---|---|
| City | EVANS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30809-0339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD;PLAN U |
| Legal Description | BLK T LOT 16 .19 ACS; RIVER ISLAND SECT 3 PH 2A |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ISLAND SECT 3 PH 2A |
| Legal Phase | 2A |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 30107 |
961 Kestrel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 KESTREL DR, EVANS, GA 30809-0339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AUGUSTA MTG |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11270 / 37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Property Address | 961 KESTREL DR, EVANS, GA 30809-0339 |
| Document Number | 3084/0155 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 961 KESTREL DR EVANS GA 308090339, EVANS, GA 30809-0339 |
| Document Number | 3084/0155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013084/000155 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 961 KESTREL DR, EVANS, GA 30809-0339 |
| Document Number | 1270/0040 |
| Book / Page | 011270 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $344.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 961 KESTREL DR EVANS GA 30809, EVANS, GA 30809 |
| Document Number | 1270/0043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 011270/000043 |
| Name | AUGUSTA MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUGUSTA, GA 30917-1046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 961 KESTREL DR, EVANS, GA 30809-0339 |
| Document Number | 1270/0037 |
| Book / Page | 011270 / 000037 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
The 2026 property tax bill for 961 Kestrel Dr was $3,962, down 11% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia County |
| Unified School District | Columbia County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,962.00 (-11.05%) | $202,656 (+8.76%) Land $51,204 Building $151,452 | $506,640 (+8.76%) Land $128,010 Building $378,630 |
| 2025 | $4,454.00 Additional exemption filed | $186,330 Land $47,304 Building $139,026 | $465,824 Land $118,260 Building $347,564 |
| 2023 | $3,999.00 (-0.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,398 (+13.25%) Land $44,704 Building $129,694 | $435,995 (+13.25%) Land $111,760 Building $324,235 |
| 2022 | $4,008.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,995 Land $37,304 Building $116,691 | $384,988 Land $93,260 Building $291,728 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 Kestrel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 961 Kestrel Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | COLUMBIA COUNTY serves 124,763 people · EPA ID GA0730000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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