Columbia County property record for 980 Forest Dr, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.69 acres (117,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $633 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Transfer Jul 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053 169A |
| Primary APN | 053 169A |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,271 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 117,176 sqft (2.69 acres) |
| Street Address | 980 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-4312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31A 2.69 ACS; TIMBER LAKES ESTATES; SECT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBER LAKES ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 31A |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVETOWN-HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5018 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
980 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 015670/292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Document Number | 015670/167 |
| Book / Page | 15670 / 167 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Document Number | 015670/292 |
| Book / Page | 15670 / 292 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 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 | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
| Document Number | 0000009143 |
| Book / Page | 13980 / 98 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-009143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 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 | 980 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4312 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 980 Forest Dr was $633 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 21.6% 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 | $633.00 (-21.56%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $113,371 (+4.82%) Land $28,196 Building $85,175 | $283,428 (+4.82%) Land $70,490 Building $212,938 |
| 2025 | $807.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $108,154 Land $27,866 Building $80,288 | $270,384 Land $69,665 Building $200,719 |
| 2023 | $512.00 (-15.37%) Additional exemption filed | $80,794 (+12.03%) Land $19,957 Building $60,837 | $201,986 (+12.03%) Land $49,893 Building $152,093 |
| 2022 | $605.00 Additional exemption filed | $72,116 Land $16,003 Building $56,113 | $180,289 Land $40,007 Building $140,282 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 980 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 980 Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 69% 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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