189 Maxwell Rd, Whigham, GA 39897 Property Records

Decatur County property record for 189 Maxwell Rd, Whigham, GA 39897

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	248 acres (10,836,857 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$631,200 (May 2013)
Tax Bill	$3,286 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2013 Sale Nov 2012 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00530-023-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00530-023-000`
Alternative APNs	`0053000000023000` `4137`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	720 sqft Heated Area
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	10,836,857 sqft (248 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	224 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	5,000 sqft
Canopy	320 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4137
Street Address	189 MAXWELL RD
City	WHIGHAM
State	GA
Zip	39897-2314
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	355 269 189 MAXWELL RD
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Township / Civil Division	MOUNT PLEASANT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3028
Census Tract	970100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 148, CLIMAX, GA 39834-0148
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 2, 2013	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 30, 2012	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 28, 2006	Deed, Transfer
Jul 21, 2006	Deed, Transfer
Jul 21, 2006	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST PORT CITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 2, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2013410
Deed Book / Page	355 / 269
Last Transfer Date	Apr 26, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000000459
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2013: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	May 2, 2013
Property Address	189 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897-2314
Document Number	000355/269
Book / Page	355 / 269
Instrument Date	May 2, 2013
Instrument	2013-000410
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 148, CLIMAX, GA 39834-0148

November 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2012
Property Address	189 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897-2314
Document Number	000346/613
Book / Page	346 / 613
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2012
Instrument	2012-001030
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	304 RIVER CHASE DR, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819-6498

September 2006: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2006
Property Address	189 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897-2314
Document Number	000228/296
Book / Page	228 / 296
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2006
Instrument	2006-001276
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	304 RIVER CHASE DR, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819-6498

July 2006: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2006
Property Address	189 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897-2314
Document Number	000222/679
Book / Page	222 / 679
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2006
Instrument	2006-000913
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1475, QUINCY, FL 32353-1475

July 2006: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DECATUR GA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2006
Property Address	189 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897-2314
Document Number	000222/682
Book / Page	222 / 682
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2006
Instrument	2006-000914
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	1611 HIGHTOWER CIR, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-3249
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	000222/685
Date	Jul 24, 2006
Book Page	222/685

Lender

Name	FIRST PORT CITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
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	$3,286.00 (-73.44%) Additional exemption filed	$328,772 (-22.67%) Land $298,884 Building $29,888	$821,931 (-22.67%) Land $747,211 Building $74,720
2023	$12,370.00 (-1.75%)	$425,146 Land $273,251 Building $151,895	$1,062,865 Land $683,127 Building $379,738
2022	$12,590.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	45 (1994–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 45
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2019
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Jan 2016 · 17 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds, Apr 2009 · 6 claims

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

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	0.01% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Conexon Connect Fiber	2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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