Sumter County property record for 306 Forrest St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9 4 8 |
| Primary APN | 9 4 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 607 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 9 4 8 |
| Street Address | 306 FORREST ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-3946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 306 FORREST |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Americus Historic District listed 1976 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 76000648 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
306 Forrest St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 138 W ROBIN HILL RD, AMERICUS, GA 31719-8523 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001256191 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1256 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 306 Forrest St was $528.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Americus City |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528.00 | $11,720 Land $1,560 Building $10,160 | $29,300 Land $3,900 Building $25,400 |
| 2023 | $517.00 (-2.45%) | $11,720 Land $1,560 Building $10,160 | $29,300 Land $3,900 Building $25,400 |
| 2022 | $530.00 |
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 306 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2009 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 306 Forrest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | AMERICUS serves 15,082 people · EPA ID GA2610000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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