Sumter County property record for 196 Howard Johnson Rd, Americus, GA 31719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2617 237 9 |
| Primary APN | 2617 237 9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 459 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 10262 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 HOWARD JOHNSON RD |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31719-9197 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 007 |
| Legal Description | HOWARD JOHNSON ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | JESSE REE DEAN & SANDRA DAVIS |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
196 Howard Johnson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 HOWARD JOHNSON RD, AMERICUS, GA 31719-9197 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016697 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1416 / 314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001287/153 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Property Address | 196 HOWARD JOHNSON RD, AMERICUS, GA 31719-9197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001416/316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Book Page | 1416/316 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2021 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Howard Johnson Rd was $1,659.
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 | $1,659.00 | $38,280 Land $2,000 Building $36,280 | $95,700 Land $5,000 Building $90,700 |
| 2023 | $1,621.00 (+35.2%) | $38,280 Land $2,000 Building $36,280 | $95,700 Land $5,000 Building $90,700 |
| 2022 | $1,199.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 196 Howard Johnson Rd 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 | 2 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 196 Howard Johnson Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 47% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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