231 W Dodson St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 231 W Dodson St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$100,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$945 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21 8 10`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21 8 10`
Alternative APN	`1689`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,097 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,097 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1941
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions	193 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1689
Street Address	231 W DODSON ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-4107
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	231 W DODSON ST
Legal Subdivision	DODSON ST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	950500

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

Source: Sumter County records, as of February 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	231 W DODSON ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4107
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021666
Deed Book / Page	1609 / 161
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0468000263
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	231 W DODSON ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4107
Document Number	001609/161
Book / Page	1609 / 161
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-000666
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	231 W DODSON ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4107

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001609/0000000163
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Book Page	0000001609/0000000163

Lender

Name	CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	231 W DODSON ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4107
Document Number	001610/274
Book / Page	1610 / 274
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-000702
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	559 US HIGHWAY 19 N, AMERICUS, GA 31719-8434

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$945.00 (+2.27%)	$20,960 (-) Land $2,320 Building $18,640	$52,400 (-) Land $5,800 Building $46,600
2023	$924.00 (-2.53%)	$20,960 Land $2,320 Building $18,640	$52,400 Land $5,800 Building $46,600
2022	$948.00

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

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

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 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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