Columbia County property record for 963 Forest Dr, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 6.12 acres (266,587 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053 153 |
| Primary APN | 053 153 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 266,587 sqft (6.12 acres) |
| Street Address | 963 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 6.12 ACS; TIMBER LAKE ESTATES; SECT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVETOWN-HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
963 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20173114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10920 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Property Address | 963 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Document Number | 3188/0098 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 963 FOREST DR HARLEM GA 308144313, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Document Number | 3188/0098 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 013188/000098 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 26, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 963 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Document Number | 0920/0001 |
| Book / Page | 010920 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | MERGE ESCROW LLC, ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 963 FOREST DR HARLEM GA 308144313, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Document Number | 920/0003 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010920/000003 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIAN LAND, SC 29707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 963 Forest Dr was $3,329, up 3.5% 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 | $3,329.00 (+3.55%) | $149,486 (+10.8%) Land $52,390 Building $97,096 | $373,716 (+10.8%) Land $130,975 Building $242,741 |
| 2025 | $3,215.00 | $134,915 Land $51,729 Building $83,186 | $337,287 Land $129,323 Building $207,964 |
| 2023 | $2,786.00 (+8.53%) | $109,543 (+10.81%) Land $35,866 Building $73,677 | $273,857 (+10.81%) Land $89,665 Building $184,192 |
| 2022 | $2,567.00 | $98,859 Land $27,934 Building $70,925 | $247,148 Land $69,836 Building $177,312 |
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 963 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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 963 Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · above 77% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | GROVETOWN serves 18,464 people · EPA ID GA0730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COLUMBIA COUNTY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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