Columbia County property record for 985 Appling Harlem Rd, Harlem, GA 30814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (457,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,510 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031 031 |
| Primary APN | 031 031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 457,380 sqft (10.5 acres) |
| Street Address | 985 APPLING HARLEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | HARLEM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30814-5308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A;RES-AG |
| Legal Description | 10.50 ACS |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVETOWN-HARLEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
985 Appling Harlem Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2025.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 WICKHAM TRL, APPLING, GA 30802-3916 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15799 / 173 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 985 APPLING HARLEM RD, HARLEM, GA 30814-5308 |
| Document Number | 015799/173 |
| Book / Page | 15799 / 173 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.15 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 WICKHAM TRL, APPLING, GA 30802-3916 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 985 APPLING HARLEM RD, HARLEM, GA 30814-5308 |
| Document Number | 0000001523 |
| Book / Page | 14164 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 97, BLYTHE, GA 30805-0097 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 985 Appling Harlem Rd was $2,510, down 4.8% 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 | $2,510.00 (-4.82%) | $112,708 (+1.85%) Land $90,600 Building $22,108 | $281,771 (+1.85%) Land $226,501 Building $55,270 |
| 2025 | $2,637.00 | $110,664 Land $89,393 Building $21,271 | $276,660 Land $223,482 Building $53,178 |
| 2023 | $1,982.00 (+22.35%) | $77,935 (+24.89%) Land $60,413 Building $17,522 | $194,836 (+24.89%) Land $151,032 Building $43,804 |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 | $62,403 Land $45,923 Building $16,480 | $156,006 Land $114,807 Building $41,199 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 985 Appling Harlem Rd 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 985 Appling Harlem Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 82% 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 | COLUMBIA COUNTY serves 124,763 people · EPA ID GA0730000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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