232 Bell St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 232 Bell St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,507 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$110,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,693 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21 8 5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21 8 5`
Alternative APN	`1684`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,507 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,845 sqft
Attic Area	662 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions	187 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Deck Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1684
Old Parcel Number	21 8 5
Street Address	232 BELL ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-4104
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	232 BELL ST
Legal Subdivision	BELL 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 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	232 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4104
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0001520159
Deed Book / Page	1520 / 159
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jun 24, 2019
Property Address	232 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4104
Document Number	1520/159
Book / Page	1520 / 159
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	2019-000512
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2021

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	232 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4104

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001520/0000000163
Date	Jun 24, 2019
Book Page	0000001520/0000000163

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$1,693.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed	$42,720 (-) Land $2,400 Building $40,320	$106,800 (-) Land $6,000 Building $100,800
2023	$1,655.00 (-14.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed	$42,720 Land $2,400 Building $40,320	$106,800 Land $6,000 Building $100,800
2022	$1,932.00

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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