Columbia County property record for 2855 Bowen Rd, Appling, GA 30802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $372 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038A004 |
| Primary APN | 038A004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Street Address | 2855 BOWEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | APPLING |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30802-3515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A;RES-AG |
| Legal Description | LOT 18,19 & PORTION OF 16; 2.20 ACS |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHAEL D SHINKLE & CAROLYN J |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 30403 |
2855 Bowen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2855 BOWEN RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2855 Bowen Rd was $372 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 53.7% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia County |
| Unified School District | Columbia County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $372.00 (-53.73%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $77,514 (+5.08%) Land $31,306 Building $46,208 | $193,786 (+5.08%) Land $78,266 Building $115,520 |
| 2025 | $804.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $73,769 Land $31,306 Building $42,463 | $184,424 Land $78,266 Building $106,158 |
| 2023 | $5.00 (-97.51%) Additional exemption filed | $49,969 (+4.61%) Land $15,523 Building $34,446 | $124,921 (+4.61%) Land $38,807 Building $86,114 |
| 2022 | $201.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,767 Land $13,383 Building $34,384 | $119,416 Land $33,457 Building $85,959 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2855 Bowen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 2855 Bowen Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 83% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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