Ware County property record for 3159 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 3.79 acres (165,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054B-04-018 |
| Primary APN | 054B-04-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Utility Area | 126 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,092 sqft (3.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 476 sqft |
| Lean-To | 280 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3777 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-8073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL AVE 3159 LL164/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEARBORN PARK |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
3159 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78K / 7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Document Number | 00078K0007 |
| Book / Page | 00078K / 000007 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE WAYCROSS GA 315038073, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Document Number | 78K0009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 00078K/000009 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Document Number | 00074J0031 |
| Book / Page | 00074J / 000031 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE GA, GA |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Document Number | 00074I0100 |
| Book / Page | 00074I / 000100 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $69.30 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE GA, GA |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-8073 |
| Document Number | 00074I0097 |
| Book / Page | 00074I / 000097 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $69.30 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3159 CENTRAL AVE GA, GA |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3159 Central Ave was $2,117, down 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware County |
| Unified School District | Ware County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,117.00 (-1.95%) | $83,924 (-) Land $15,982 Building $67,942 | $209,810 (-) Land $39,954 Building $169,856 |
| 2024 | $2,159.00 (-1.77%) | $83,924 (+10.26%) Land $15,982 Building $67,942 | $209,810 (+10.26%) Land $39,954 Building $169,856 |
| 2023 | $2,198.00 (+0.05%) | $76,115 (-) Land $26,864 Building $49,251 | $190,287 (-) Land $67,160 Building $123,127 |
| 2022 | $2,197.00 | $76,115 Land $26,864 Building $49,251 | $190,287 Land $67,160 Building $123,127 |
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 3159 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3159 Central Ave 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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