Sumter County property record for 317 Ridgeway Dr, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62 4 15 |
| Primary APN | 62 4 15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Utility Building | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 317 RIDGEWAY DR |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-4614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 317 RIDGEWAY DR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWAY DR |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
317 Ridgeway Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1989.
Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 RIDGEWAY DR, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 251 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Property Address | 317 RIDGEWAY DR, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 001465/121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1465/121 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Property Address | 317 RIDGEWAY DR, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 0001465121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1465/121 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 Ridgeway Dr was $1,583 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026
| 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 | $1,583.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,480 Land $2,560 Building $33,920 | $91,200 Land $6,400 Building $84,800 |
| 2023 | $1,549.00 (-6.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,480 Land $2,560 Building $33,920 | $91,200 Land $6,400 Building $84,800 |
| 2022 | $1,650.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 Ridgeway Dr 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 317 Ridgeway Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 177 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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