Sumter County property record for 281 Fox Stephens Rd, Plains, GA 31780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,127 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2617 209 3 |
| Primary APN | 2617 209 3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 608 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 802 sqft |
| Patio Area | 293 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 14419 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 FOX STEPHENS RD |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31780-5235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 007 |
| Legal Description | 1.21 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | ACRES & HOUSELAND |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
281 Fox Stephens Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOX STEPHENS RD, PLAINS, GA 31780-5235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020504 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1560 / 173 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001385/103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 FOX STEPHENS RD, PLAINS, GA 31780-5235 |
| Document Number | 001560/173 |
| Book / Page | 1560 / 173 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-000504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 FOX STEPHENS RD, PLAINS, GA 31780-5235 |
| Document Number | 0000001560/0000000175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001560/0000000175 |
| Name | CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Fox Stephens Rd was $2,127.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| 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 | $2,127.00 | $53,288 Land $2,240 Building $51,048 | $133,220 Land $5,600 Building $127,620 |
| 2023 | $2,075.00 (+24.25%) | $53,288 Land $2,240 Building $51,048 | $133,220 Land $5,600 Building $127,620 |
| 2022 | $1,670.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 281 Fox Stephens 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 281 Fox Stephens Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 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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