Sumter County property record for 204 Bell St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,202 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21 8 2 |
| Primary APN | 21 8 2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,555 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1681 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 21 8 2 |
| Street Address | 204 BELL ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-4104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 204 BELL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL ST |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Americus Historic District listed 1976 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 76000648 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
204 Bell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000782307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 Bell St was $1,202 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Americus City |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,040 Land $2,480 Building $25,560 | $70,100 Land $6,200 Building $63,900 |
| 2023 | $1,176.00 (-7.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $28,040 Land $2,480 Building $25,560 | $70,100 Land $6,200 Building $63,900 |
| 2022 | $1,268.00 |
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 204 Bell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 204 Bell St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | AMERICUS serves 15,082 people · EPA ID GA2610000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 4 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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