Columbia County property record for 976 Lake Ave, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.43 acres (149,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $807 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042 068 |
| Primary APN | 042 068 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 149,411 sqft (3.43 acres) |
| Street Address | 976 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-4319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3B 3.43 ACS; TIMBER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 3B |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVETOWN-HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 LAKE AVE, HARLEM, GA 30814-4319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 1623000040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 976 LAKE AVE, HARLEM, GA 30814-4319 |
| Document Number | 1623000040 |
| Book / Page | 16238 / 40 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 LAKE AVE, HARLEM, GA 30814-4319 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Property Address | 976 LAKE AVE, HARLEM, GA 30814-4319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 LAKE AVE, HARLEM, GA 30814-4319 |
| Document Number | 013974/166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000013974/0000000166 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $807.00 (-23.51%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $137,230 (+3.65%) Land $32,694 Building $104,536 | $343,075 (+3.65%) Land $81,736 Building $261,339 |
| 2025 | $1,055.00 (+57.23%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $132,396 (+32.31%) Land $32,276 Building $100,120 | $330,991 (+32.31%) Land $80,690 Building $250,301 |
| 2023 | $671.00 (-17.67%) Additional exemption filed | $100,063 (+8.21%) Land $22,233 Building $77,830 | $250,158 (+8.21%) Land $55,582 Building $194,576 |
| 2022 | $815.00 Additional exemption filed | $92,473 Land $17,211 Building $75,262 | $231,182 Land $43,028 Building $188,154 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 85% 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
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