Sumter County property record for 228 W Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 8,948 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $9,424 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3 1 5 |
| Primary APN | 3 1 5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,948 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,424 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Composition |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 117 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 W LAMAR ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-3545 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | 002 |
| Legal Description | 228 WEST LAMAR ST |
| Legal Subdivision | DOWNTOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
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.
228 W Lamar St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 1993.
Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 W LAMAR ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3545 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 345 / 8 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| 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 | Additional exemption filed | $213,280 Land $18,760 Building $194,520 | $533,200 Land $46,900 Building $486,300 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $213,280 Land $18,760 Building $194,520 | $533,200 Land $46,900 Building $486,300 |
| 2022 | $9,424.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 W Lamar 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 risk around 228 W Lamar 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 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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