Cherokee County property record for 981 Sam Nelson Rd, Canton, GA 30114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,614 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 13.6 acres (595,465 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14N09 011 A |
| Primary APN | 14N09 011 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 595,465 sqft (13.6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 120 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Enclosed/Finished Porch |
| Porch Area | 546 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 391941 |
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| Street Address | 981 SAM NELSON RD |
| City | CANTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30114-5291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | LL 64 14TH D |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALESKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 90201 |
981 Sam Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1995.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 SAM NELSON RD, CANTON, GA 30114-5291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 2158000171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 981 SAM NELSON RD, CANTON, GA 30114-5291 |
| Document Number | 0144191469 |
| Book / Page | 014419 / 001469 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 981 SAM NELSON RD CANTON GA 301145291, CANTON, GA 30114-5291 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Sam Nelson Rd was $3,967 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,967.00 Homeowner's exemption | $211,804 Land $58,240 Building $153,564 | $529,510 Land $145,600 Building $383,910 |
| 2023 | $203,860 (+33.85%) Land $56,960 Building $146,900 | $509,650 (+33.85%) Land $142,400 Building $367,250 | |
| 2022 | $2,991.00 Homeowner's exemption | $152,308 Land $55,960 Building $96,348 | $380,770 Land $139,900 Building $240,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Sam Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 14, 2020 · 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 981 Sam Nelson Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | WALESKA serves 4,657 people · EPA ID GA0570024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 50 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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