Ware County property record for 3296 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,038 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.78 acres (77,537 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054B-02-018 |
| Primary APN | 054B-02-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,038 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,038 sqft |
| Utility Area | 322 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 77,537 sqft (1.78 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 667 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 667 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3852 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-9430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL AVE 3296 LL163/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSTON SLOPES |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
3296 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Ware County records, as of June 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE LENDING |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32K / 215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9430 |
| Document Number | 00094W0000000264 |
| Book / Page | 94W / 264 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9430 |
| Document Number | 0094000264, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 94W/264 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE LENDING |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.01% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Property Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9430 |
| Document Number | 00080X0224 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3296 CENTRAL AVE WAYCROSS GA 315039430, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9430 |
| Document Number | 00080X0224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 00080X/000224 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3296 Central Ave was $2,014 with exemptions applied, 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 | $2,014.00 (-1.95%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $138,581 (-) Land $16,680 Building $121,901 | $346,452 (-) Land $41,700 Building $304,752 |
| 2024 | $2,054.00 (+9.9%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $138,581 (+34.61%) Land $16,680 Building $121,901 | $346,452 (+34.61%) Land $41,700 Building $304,752 |
| 2023 | $1,869.00 (-12.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $102,947 (-) Land $21,360 Building $81,587 | $257,368 (-) Land $53,400 Building $203,968 |
| 2022 | $2,148.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $102,947 Land $21,360 Building $81,587 | $257,368 Land $53,400 Building $203,968 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3296 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · other causes |
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 3296 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 63% of the US · lower than 84% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SATILLA REGIONAL WATER & SEWER AUTH-EAST serves 3,654 people · EPA ID GA2990051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 61 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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