Sumter County property record for 157 Sylvan Dr, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,633 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2722 172 61 |
| Primary APN | 2722 172 61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,117 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Canopy | 384 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 12074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SYLVAN DR |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 007 |
| Legal Description | LOT 72 SYLVAN DR |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
157 Sylvan Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 1980.
Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 SYLVAN DR, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1980 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1980 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 181 / 485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Sylvan Dr was $1,633 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,633.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,752 Land $2,400 Building $29,352 | $79,380 Land $6,000 Building $73,380 |
| 2023 | $1,604.00 (+61.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,752 Land $2,400 Building $29,352 | $79,380 Land $6,000 Building $73,380 |
| 2022 | $995.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Sylvan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2009 · 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 | 3 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 risk around 157 Sylvan Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pineland Communications, Verizon.
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