228 Academy St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 228 Academy St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$65,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill	$784 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6 7 13`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6 7 13`
Alternative APN	`322`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,252 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,252 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	508 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Utility Building	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	322
Street Address	228 ACADEMY ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-3104
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	228 ACADEMY ST
Legal Subdivision	ACADEMY ST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	950600

Owner

228 Academy St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Sumter County records, as of October 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	405 JUDY LN, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4405
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2026	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PEOPLES BANK
Apr 17, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL
Jun 17, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 25, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 2, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1807 / 535
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 10, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	1322/213
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2026
Property Address	228 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3104
Document Number	1807000535
Book / Page	1807 / 535
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	405 JUDY LN, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4405

Mortgage

Document Number	1807000537,
Date	Aug 17, 2026
Book Page	1807/537

Lender

Name	PEOPLES BANK

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	36 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2029

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2023
Property Address	228 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3104
Document Number	001692/273
Book / Page	1692 / 273
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2023
Instrument	2023-000351
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV 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	151 LOTUS CIR, MCDONOUGH, GA 30252-4094

Mortgage

Document Number	0001692276
Date	Apr 17, 2023
Instrument	1692/276

Lender

Name	EVERETT FINANCIAL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	357 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2022
Property Address	228 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3104
Document Number	001660/133
Book / Page	1660 / 133
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2022
Instrument	2022-000677
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 8, 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	373 STONE MOUNTAIN ST APT G1, G1, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046-8427

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2022
Property Address	228 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3104
Document Number	001651/170
Book / Page	1651 / 170
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-000433
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 16, 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	213 WALNUT DR, AMERICUS, GA 31719-2158

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jun 2, 2018
Property Address	228 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3104
Document Number	1485/330
Book / Page	1485 / 330
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2018
Instrument	2018-000500
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2021

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	497 E FALL LINE FWY, BUTLER, GA 31006-5836

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Academy St was $784.

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	$784.00	$17,400 Land $1,040 Building $16,360	$43,500 Land $2,600 Building $40,900
2023	$114.00 (-69.68%)	$8,320 Land $1,040 Building $7,280	$20,800 Land $2,600 Building $18,200
2022	$376.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 228 Academy 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

Wildfire risk around 228 Academy 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 261 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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