Columbus City property record for 1523 John Smith Ave, Columbus, GA 31903
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,135 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,227 (2025) |
| APN | 090 032 001 |
| Primary APN | 090 032 001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,135 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | French |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1523 JOHN SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31903-2454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 BK A BOOKER WASHINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | BOOKER T WASHINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS EAST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
1523 John Smith Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2007.
Source: Columbus City records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9714, COLUMBUS, GA 31908-9714 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200711813 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8913 / 287 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1523 John Smith Ave was $1,227.
Source: Columbus City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Muscogee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,360 (-) Land $7,360 Building $24,000 | $78,400 (-) Land $18,400 Building $60,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,227.00 | $31,360 Land $7,360 Building $24,000 | $78,400 Land $18,400 Building $60,000 |
| 2023 | $829.00 | $31,924 Land $7,360 Building $24,564 | $79,810 Land $18,400 Building $61,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1523 John Smith Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1523 John Smith Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | COLUMBUS serves 229,000 people · EPA ID GA2150000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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