Ware County property record for 1602 Smith Rd, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,635 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.56 acres (67,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,216 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 078-018 |
| Primary APN | 078-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,635 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,635 sqft |
| Utility Area | 110 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 67,954 sqft (1.56 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1602 SMITH RD |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-0346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | SMITH RD 1602 LL244/8 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
Source: Ware County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 WHIPPOORWILL RD, ODUM, GA 31555-8617 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70N / 198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033000300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| 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 | $3,216.00 (+7.41%) | $127,472 (+9.54%) Land $2,977 Building $124,495 | $318,679 (+9.54%) Land $7,442 Building $311,237 |
| 2024 | $2,994.00 (+55.78%) | $116,369 (+74.91%) Land $2,977 Building $113,392 | $290,921 (+74.91%) Land $7,442 Building $283,479 |
| 2023 | $1,922.00 (+0.1%) | $66,529 (-) Land $2,769 Building $63,760 | $166,322 (-) Land $6,923 Building $159,399 |
| 2022 | $1,920.00 | $66,529 Land $2,769 Building $63,760 | $166,322 Land $6,923 Building $159,399 |
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 | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 86% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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