1606 Forest Ln, Bainbridge, GA 39817 Property Records

Decatur County property record for 1606 Forest Ln, Bainbridge, GA 39817

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,729 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.712 acres (31,032 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$178,500 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,342 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0069A-038-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0069A-038-000`
Alternative APNs	`0069A00000038000` `5847`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,729 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,417 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	31,032 sqft (0.712 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	648 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	25 sqft
Patio Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5847
Street Address	1606 FOREST LN
City	BAINBRIDGE
State	GA
Zip	39817-8144
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	486 929 1606 FORREST LANE
Legal Subdivision	HARRELLS ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Township / Civil Division	BAINBRIDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
Census Tract	970400

Owner

1606 Forest Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Decatur County records, as of February 19, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1606 FOREST LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8144
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL
Oct 29, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211121
Deed Book / Page	486 / 929
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Property Address	1606 FOREST LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8144
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1606 FOREST LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8144

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000486/0000000931
Date	Oct 29, 2021
Book Page	0000000486/0000000931

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR FINANCIAL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2021
Property Address	1606 FOREST LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8144
Document Number	486/929
Book / Page	486 / 929
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-001121
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	1606 FOREST LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8144

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1606 Forest Ln was $2,342.

Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of February 19, 2026

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	$2,342.00	$72,677 Land $4,800 Building $67,877	$181,692 Land $12,000 Building $169,692
2023	$1,926.00 (+20.9%)	$62,464 Land $4,800 Building $57,664	$156,160 Land $12,000 Building $144,160
2022	$1,593.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1606 Forest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1994.

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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (1994–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 10
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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1606 Forest Ln is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 46% of the US · above 51% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Mediacom Xtream Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Bainbridge Fiber, Conexon Connect.

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