226 S Jackson St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 226 S Jackson St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$2,138 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$431 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8 1 5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8 1 5`
Alternative APN	`467`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,636 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,017 sqft
2nd Floor Area	619 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1894
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions	141 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	398 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	467
Old Parcel Number	8 1 5
Street Address	226 S JACKSON ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-3902
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	226 SOUTH JACKSON ST
Legal Subdivision	JACKSON ST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
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

226 S Jackson St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	139 TAYLOR ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4056
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0001595120
Deed Book / Page	1595 / 120
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2020
Property Address	226 S JACKSON ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3902
Document Number	1595/120
Book / Page	1595 / 120
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-000994
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 17, 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	139 TAYLOR ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 S Jackson St was $431.

Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

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	$431.00	$9,560 Land $840 Building $8,720	$23,900 Land $2,100 Building $21,800
2023	$421.00 (-20.27%)	$9,560 Land $840 Building $8,720	$23,900 Land $2,100 Building $21,800
2022	$528.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 226 S Jackson 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 226 S Jackson 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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