GUIDE / FULTON COUNTY / DATED WORKED EXAMPLE
How to read Fulton County
tax assessor records.
Use the full parcel identifier to trace a property record, separate recorded facts from assumptions, and build a short list of checks. The example below uses the October 5, 2026 public sample.
Start with the official sources
The Fulton County Board of Assessors is the starting point for assessment information. The official Fulton Tax Parcels layer documents the fields used by this sample and offers a query interface. The assessor website may restrict automated access; use its normal public interface. This guide does not bypass access controls.
Work through one real parcel
Dated example: 0 Cascade Rd SW, parcel 14 021600020116, recorded acreage 1.1145 acres. Retrieved 2026-10-05. Inspect this exact sample row and download the public sample CSV. Owner and mailing details remain withheld.
- Copy the complete parcel reference. For this example use
14 021600020116, preserving every component. The “0” in the recorded street address is a source value, not proof of vacancy or a usable street number. - Trace the exact record. In the county property search or layer query, use the full ParcelID and compare the property address. A street-name match alone can select a different parcel. If the result disagrees with the sample, keep both source dates and resolve the mismatch.
- Compare the recorded fields. Note LandAcres, ClassCode, LUCode and LivUnits, including blanks. The displayed 1.1145 acres is a source measurement; check boundaries or acreage independently if the decision depends on it. Do not translate a code into a development entitlement.
- Separate site and mailing addresses. Address describes the recorded property location; OwnerAddr1 and OwnerAddr2 describe county mailing fields. Owner and mail are withheld here. A mailing location different from the property is not evidence of seller motivation or vacancy.
- Record the date basis. The retrieval date is when Brique obtained the sample. TaxYear is the source's assessment vintage; neither proves that ownership changed on the retrieval date. For transfers, title or a current tax bill, check the appropriate official record separately.
- Write the remaining question. This row supports an acreage-based screening task. It does not answer whether the parcel is for sale, accessible, buildable or clear of title issues. Those need their own records and review.
Fields available, withheld and absent
| Recorded field | What it supports | What remains unknown |
|---|---|---|
| ParcelID, Address, LandAcres | Trace a parcel and compare recorded location / size. | Current surveyed boundaries and site condition. |
| ClassCode, LUCode, LivUnits | Inspect source classifications and unit counts where populated. | Verified zoning, beds, baths or building condition. |
| Owner, OwnerAddr1, OwnerAddr2 | Recorded ownership / mailing context; withheld in the public preview. | Mailing deliverability, seller intent, phones or emails. |
| TaxYear, TotAssess, TotAppr | Source assessment vintage and separate assessment / appraisal fields. Not all appear in the public CSV. | A current tax bill, sale price or investment value. |
| Source URL and retrieval date | Trace the source and date of this copy. | A guarantee that every field is current. |
The official layer schema lists more fields than the public sample. The preview does not supply sale history, equity, verified zoning or matched permit activity. A field existing in the schema does not mean it is populated on every record. This workflow is record interpretation, not tax or legal advice.
Turn the example into a brief
Specify the area and criteria, then list required fields and unresolved questions. Review the owner-research deliverable and process before requesting scope. For construction activity, use the separate Atlanta permit guide; do not infer a join from a similar street address.