Hancock County property record for 261 Central Ave, Sparta, GA 31087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $684 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S006 050 |
| Primary APN | S006 050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 81 sqft |
| Patio Area | 202 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7143 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31087-1647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 261 CENTRAL AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMY,CENTRAL,GORD 70FF |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
261 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 1997.
Source: Hancock County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 TEAL LAKE DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31419-7518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 110 / 203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Central Ave was $684.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of December 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $684.00 | $18,616 Land $2,226 Building $16,390 | $46,540 Land $5,565 Building $40,975 |
| 2023 | $431.00 (-27.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,616 (-) Land $2,226 Building $16,390 | $46,540 (-) Land $5,565 Building $40,975 |
| 2022 | $594.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,616 Land $2,226 Building $16,390 | $46,540 Land $5,565 Building $40,975 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2023
| 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 risk around 261 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 2,903 people · EPA ID GA1410001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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