Towns County property record for 973 Bugscuffle Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 4.63 acres (201,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $527 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0057A031 |
| Primary APN | 0057A031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,542 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 201,683 sqft (4.63 acres) |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 9540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 973 BUGSCUFFLE RD |
| City | HIAWASSEE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30546-2543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUGSCUFFLE TRACT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAREN J & MELISSA OSBORN SURV |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | HIAWASSEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
973 Bugscuffle Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Towns County records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 973 BUGSCUFFLE RD, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546-2543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 117 / 802 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 000673/357 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNS GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 973 BUGSCUFFLE RD, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546-2543 |
| Document Number | 673/357 |
| Book / Page | 673 / 357 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 973 BUGSCUFFLE RD, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546-2543 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 973 Bugscuffle Rd was $527 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Towns County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Towns County |
| Unified School District | Towns County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $527.00 | $140,264 Land $45,328 Building $94,936 | $350,661 Land $113,321 Building $237,340 |
| 2023 | $107,586 (+10.68%) Land $28,250 Building $79,336 | $268,963 (+10.68%) Land $70,624 Building $198,339 | |
| 2022 | $1,344.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,205 Land $23,541 Building $73,664 | $243,013 Land $58,853 Building $184,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 973 Bugscuffle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2011 · 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 | 6 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 973 Bugscuffle Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 53% 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 | HIAWASSEE serves 5,496 people · EPA ID GA2810000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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