Columbia County property record for 981 Forest Dr, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 2.81 acres (122,404 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,582 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053 151 |
| Primary APN | 053 151 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 122,404 sqft (2.81 acres) |
| Street Address | 981 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 2.81 ACS; TIMBER LAKE ESTATES; SECT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBER LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| 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 | 981 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5679 / 20 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 005679/020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,582.00 (-2.34%) | $115,945 (+4.53%) Land $27,789 Building $88,156 | $289,863 (+4.53%) Land $69,472 Building $220,391 |
| 2025 | $2,644.00 (+28.72%) | $110,925 (+37.39%) Land $27,437 Building $83,488 | $277,312 (+37.39%) Land $68,592 Building $208,720 |
| 2023 | $2,054.00 (+3.74%) | $80,739 (+5.87%) Land $19,007 Building $61,732 | $201,846 (+5.87%) Land $47,517 Building $154,329 |
| 2022 | $1,980.00 | $76,265 Land $14,792 Building $61,473 | $190,663 Land $36,980 Building $153,683 |
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 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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