Lincoln County property record for 126 Ward Ave, Lincolnton, GA 30817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $856 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | L05 158 |
| Primary APN | L05 158 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Storage Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1081 |
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| Street Address | 126 WARD AVE |
| City | LINCOLNTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LTS 3 & 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | RES-LINCOLNTON (LOTS) 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLNTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lincolnton Historic District listed 1993 · 129 contributing resources · NRIS 93000932 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
126 Ward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Lincoln County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 WARD AVE, GA |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 319 / 397 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000319/397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 CHARLES WARD ELAM DR, LINCOLNTON, GA 30817 |
| Document Number | 000252/591 |
| Book / Page | 252 / 591 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-000303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Address | 3021 DELHI RD, TIGNALL, GA 30668-2213 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Ward Ave was $856 with exemptions applied.
Source: Lincoln County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Municipality | Lincolnton City |
| Unified School District | Lincoln County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,720 (+9.36%) Land $6,600 Building $26,120 | $81,800 (+9.36%) Land $16,500 Building $65,300 | |
| 2025 | $856.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $29,920 Land $6,000 Building $23,920 | $74,800 Land $15,000 Building $59,800 |
| 2023 | $861.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,080 Land $6,000 Building $20,080 | $65,200 Land $15,000 Building $50,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 126 Ward Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | LINCOLNTON serves 1,657 people · EPA ID GA1810000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Relyant Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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