218 Forrest St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 218 Forrest St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$64,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,062 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale Mar 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9 4 4A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9 4 4A`
Alternative APN	`603`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,543 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,543 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 94 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	176 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	176 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	56 sqft
Utility Building	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	603
Street Address	218 FORREST ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-3944
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	218 FORREST ST
Legal Subdivision	FORREST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	950600

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

218 Forrest St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.

Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	300 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY, 100N, ROSWELL, GA 30076-4892
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 1, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211298
Deed Book / Page	1633 / 108
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2021
Property Address	218 FORREST ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3944
Document Number	001633/108
Book / Page	1633 / 108
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-001298
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	300 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY STE 100N, 100N, ROSWELL, GA 30076-4892

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2021
Property Address	218 FORREST ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3944
Document Number	001587/152
Book / Page	1587 / 152
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021-000164
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	217 W LESTER ST, AMERICUS, GA 31719-2424

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2021
Property Address	218 FORREST ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3944
Document Number	001587/143
Book / Page	1587 / 143
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021-000165
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	217 W LESTER ST, AMERICUS, GA 31719-2424

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2021
Property Address	218 FORREST ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3944
Document Number	001587/135
Book / Page	1587 / 135
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021-000166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	217 W LESTER ST, AMERICUS, GA 31719-2424

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Forrest St was $1,062.

Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
Municipality	Americus City
County	Sumter County
Unified School District	Sumter County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,062.00	$23,560 Land $2,040 Building $21,520	$58,900 Land $5,100 Building $53,800
2023	$1,039.00 (-2.53%)	$23,560 Land $2,040 Building $21,520	$58,900 Land $5,100 Building $53,800
2022	$1,066.00

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 218 Forrest St 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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 218 Forrest St is low, with a 0.01% 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	0.01% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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