Sumter County property record for 242 Lamar Rd, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,875 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 873 acres (38,066,213 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,562 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2731 223 1 |
| Primary APN | 2731 223 1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,875 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,875 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,066,213 sqft (873 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 727 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 540 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 12739 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 2731 223 1 |
| Street Address | 242 LAMAR RD |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-5807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 007 |
| Legal Description | 873.88 ACRES 27TH LD LL 223 & ( 1 SMH PREBIL |
| Legal Subdivision | BARBARA OSBORNE |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
242 Lamar Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 LAMAR RD, AMERICUS, GA 31709-5807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES SOUTH BANK |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000149029 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Property Address | 242 LAMAR RD, AMERICUS, GA 31709-5807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 KROG ST NE 190, 190, ATLANTA, GA 30307-2484 |
| Document Number | 0000001561/0000000275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001561/0000000275 |
| Name | PEOPLES SOUTH BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 242 LAMAR RD, AMERICUS, GA 31709-5807 |
| Document Number | 001525/178 |
| Book / Page | 1525 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 KROG ST NE STE 190, 190, ATLANTA, GA 30307-2484 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Lamar Rd was $12,562 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,562.00 Homeowner's exemption | $616,412 Land $542,680 Building $73,732 | $1,541,030 Land $1,356,700 Building $184,330 |
| 2023 | $11,907.00 (-38.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $616,412 Land $542,680 Building $73,732 | $1,541,030 Land $1,356,700 Building $184,330 |
| 2022 | $19,322.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Lamar Rd 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 | 3 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 242 Lamar Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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