Sumter County property record for 278 Buchanan Rd, Plains, GA 31780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $664 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2607 103 17 |
| Primary APN | 2607 103 17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Utility Building | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 9815 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 2607 103 17 |
| Street Address | 278 BUCHANAN RD |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31780-5622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 007 |
| Legal Description | 1 AC LL 103 26 LD |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
278 Buchanan Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 BUCHANAN RD, PLAINS, GA 31780-5622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Buchanan Rd was $664 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 | $664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,400 Land $2,000 Building $6,400 | $21,000 Land $5,000 Building $16,000 |
| 2023 | $658.00 (+150.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $8,400 Land $2,000 Building $6,400 | $21,000 Land $5,000 Building $16,000 |
| 2022 | $263.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Buchanan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 278 Buchanan 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 65% of the US · lower than 88% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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