Ware County property record for 159 E Waring St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,977 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.569 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051A-03-026 |
| Primary APN | 051A-03-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,977 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,977 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.569 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 250 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 972 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 611 sqft |
| Patio Area | 246 sqft |
| Lean-To | 222 sqft |
| Storage Building | 814 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2287 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 E WARING ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-7905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | WARING ST E 159 B20 L1-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE PARK |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E WARING ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-7905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 000032X156 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware County |
| Unified School District | Ware County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $61,994 (+11.67%) Land $2,736 Building $59,258 | $154,984 (+11.67%) Land $6,840 Building $148,144 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption Widower's exemption | $55,516 Land $1,140 Building $54,376 | $138,789 Land $2,850 Building $135,939 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds |
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.
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 | None beyond 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 | WAYCROSS serves 15,987 people · EPA ID GA2990002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ATC Broadband.
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