129 E Water St, Bainbridge, GA 39817 Property Records

Decatur County property record for 129 E Water St, Bainbridge, GA 39817

Property Summary

Property Type	Motel
Details	6,389 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,307 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Line of Credit Feb 2025 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`B0250-061-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`B0250-061-003`
Alternative APNs	`B025000000061003` `11932`

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures	28 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,389 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	6,500 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	101 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Patio Area	1,349 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	11932
Old Parcel Number	B025000000061003
Street Address	129 E WATER ST
City	BAINBRIDGE
State	GA
Zip	39817-3661
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Motel
Legal Description	514 610 129 E WATER ST 2ND FLOOR
Legal Subdivision	BELCHER BLDG CONDO
Legal Unit	3
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Township / Civil Division	BAINBRIDGE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4025
Census Tract	970400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bainbridge Residential Historic District listed 1987 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 87001907

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Decatur County records, as of February 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	117 LONGTAIL DR, SUFFOLK, VA 23435-4120
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR COUNTY
Feb 13, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DAN FARMS
Jul 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST PORT CITY BANK
Mar 25, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAMILY BANK
May 23, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUEST TRUST
Jun 13, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FAMILY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 13, 2019
Deed Document Number	2023-000442
Deed Book / Page	514 / 610
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000461/0000000411
Date	Jul 6, 2020
Book Page	0000000461/0000000411

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR COUNTY

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2021

February 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000541/0000000772
Date	Feb 13, 2025
Book Page	0000000541/0000000772

Lender

Name	DAN FARMS

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Due	Jan 1, 2025

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000482/0000000256
Date	Jul 28, 2021
Book Page	0000000482/0000000256

Lender

Name	FIRST PORT CITY BANK

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	24 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2023

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000527/0000000763
Date	Mar 25, 2024
Book Page	0000000527/0000000763

Lender

Name	FAMILY BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Document Number	000514/610
Book / Page	514 / 610
Instrument Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	2023-000442
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	117 LONGTAIL DR, SUFFOLK, VA 23435-4120

Mortgage

Document Number	0000514613
Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	514/613

Lender

Name	QUEST TRUST

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Due	Jan 1, 2023

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2019
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Document Number	000445/516
Book / Page	445 / 516
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2019
Instrument	2019-000526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	310 W SHOTWELL ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819-3906

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2018
Property Address	129 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3661
Document Number	000431/422
Book / Page	431 / 422
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2018
Instrument	2018-000654
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	310 W SHOTWELL ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819-3906
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	000431/425
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Book Page	431/425

Lender

Name	FAMILY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
Municipality	Bainbridge City
County	Decatur County
Unified School District	Decatur County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,307.00 (+11.56%)	$164,665 (+6.75%) Land $7,397 Building $157,268	$411,664 (+6.75%) Land $18,493 Building $393,171
2023	$4,757.00 (-6.36%)	$154,249 (-6.37%) Land $7,397 Building $146,852	$385,624 (-6.37%) Land $18,493 Building $367,131
2022	$5,080.00	$164,739 Land $7,397 Building $157,342	$411,848 Land $18,493 Building $393,355

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 6, 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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BAINBRIDGE serves 14,500 people · EPA ID GA0870001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Bainbridge Fiber, T-Mobile.

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