Brooks County property record for 281 Howard St, Barwick, GA 31720
| Property Type | Private Preserve, Open Space Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $351 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale Sep 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | PB-5198 |
| Primary APN | PB-5198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Account Number | 131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 HOWARD ST |
| City | BARWICK |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31720 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Private Preserve, Open Space |
| Legal Description | 791-693 (CITY PART OF THE FARM) |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARWICK-PAVO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
281 Howard St, private preserve, open space vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Brooks County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1684 STEPHENSON RD, BOSTON, GA 31626-3165 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021372 |
| Deed Book / Page | 824 / 880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 HOWARD ST, BARWICK, GA 31720 |
| Document Number | 792/321 |
| Book / Page | 792 / 321 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 264, PAVO, GA 31778-0264 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 HOWARD ST, BARWICK, GA 31720 |
| Document Number | 792/321 |
| Book / Page | 792 / 321 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 264, PAVO, GA 31778-0264 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 HOWARD ST, BARWICK, GA 31720 |
| Document Number | 000792/321 |
| Book / Page | 792 / 321 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 264, PAVO, GA 31778-0264 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Howard St was $351.
Source: Brooks County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks County |
| Municipality | Barwick City |
| Unified School District | Brooks County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,680 (-) Land $8,680 Building $1,000 | $24,200 (-) Land $21,700 Building $2,500 | |
| 2025 | $351.00 Additional exemption filed | $9,680 Land $8,680 Building $1,000 | $24,200 Land $21,700 Building $2,500 |
| 2023 | $2,138 (-72.59%) Building $2,138 | $5,346 (-72.58%) Building $5,346 | |
| 2022 | $326.00 | $7,800 Land $7,200 Building $600 | $19,500 Land $18,000 Building $1,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Howard St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 13, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Howard St is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 67% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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