DeKalb County property record for 981 Hess Dr, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-231-11-037 |
| Primary APN | 15-231-11-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,859 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,655 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Water |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 483 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 981 HESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | AVONDALE ESTATES |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30002-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MAJESTIC ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 23102 |
Source: DeKalb County records · APN 15-231-11-037
Assessment roll updated October 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| May 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINT BANK |
| Nov 05, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLAND MORTGAGE |
| Jun 02, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Aug 09, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DELTA COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202131033 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29887 / 256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 01, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0204480626 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Document Number | 0280280294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000028028/0000000294 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE EST, GA 30002-1602 |
| Document Number | 0275750053 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 0000027575/0000000053 |
| Name | NORTHPOINT BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Document Number | 0298870256 |
| Book / Page | 29887 / 256 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-031033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Document Number | 0298870258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000029887/0000000258 |
| Name | HIGHLAND MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0262900761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Book Page | 26290/761 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 981 HESS DR, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0264240306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Book Page | 26424/306 |
| Name | DELTA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2037 |
Source: DeKalb County records · Assessment roll updated October 15, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Avondale Estates City |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,279.00 (+24.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $264,200 (+21.04%) Land $79,240 Building $184,960 | $660,500 (+21.04%) Land $198,100 Building $462,400 |
| 2023 | $7,477.00 (-8.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,280 (+0.59%) Land $64,800 Building $153,480 | $545,700 (+0.59%) Land $162,000 Building $383,700 |
| 2022 | $8,176.00 | $217,000 Land $62,400 Building $154,600 | $542,500 Land $156,000 Building $386,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, DeKalb County (13089C), updated September 25, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 130890231021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1994–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015, river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 196 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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