Ware County property record for 3485 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 4,065 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 26.5 acres (1,158,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $607,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,624 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 054B-02-001 |
| Primary APN | 054B-02-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,065 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,641 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Attic Area | 2,038 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,158,260 sqft (26.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Pool Area | 684 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 906 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3851 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3485 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-9483 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL AVE 3485 LL163/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | BONITA |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
3485 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3485 CENTRAL AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-9483 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 000073Z227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73Z / 227 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3485 Central Ave was $4,624 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2% from the year before.
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $4,624.00 (-1.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $261,483 (-) Land $40,867 Building $220,616 | $653,709 (-) Land $102,168 Building $551,541 |
| 2024 | $4,716.00 (+1.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $261,483 (+9.02%) Land $40,867 Building $220,616 | $653,709 (+9.02%) Land $102,168 Building $551,541 |
| 2023 | $4,629.00 (-10.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $239,851 (-) Land $53,180 Building $186,671 | $599,628 (-) Land $132,950 Building $466,678 |
| 2022 | $5,146.00 Homeowner's exemption | $239,851 Land $53,180 Building $186,671 | $599,628 Land $132,950 Building $466,678 |
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 3485 Central Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 3485 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 42% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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