Ware County property record for 401 Preston St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Medical Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,641 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,500 (Aug 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $4,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WA15-02-031 |
| Primary APN | WA15-02-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,641 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,641 sqft |
| Flooring | Stone |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Precast Concrete Panel |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Canopy | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13414 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 PRESTON ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-5248 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | PRESTON ST 401 B5 L53B,54 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE CIRCLE ADD SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53B |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5024 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 PRESTON ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-5248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020D78 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 PRESTON ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-5248 |
| Document Number | 00076L0035 |
| Book / Page | 00076L / 000035 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 WOODS RD WAYCROSS GA 315014194, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-4194 |
| Document Number | 76L0035 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 00076L/000035 |
| Name | PRIMESOUTH BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 560 MEMORIAL DR, WAYCROSS, GA 31501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware County |
| Municipality | Waycross City |
| Unified School District | Ware County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,505.00 (+63.58%) | $133,341 (+92.95%) Land $26,484 Building $106,857 | $333,352 (+92.95%) Land $66,210 Building $267,142 |
| 2023 | $2,754.00 | $69,107 (-) Land $19,515 Building $49,592 | $172,767 (-) Land $48,787 Building $123,980 |
| 2022 | $2,754.00 | $69,107 Land $19,515 Building $49,592 | $172,767 Land $48,787 Building $123,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2018) |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | WAYCROSS serves 15,987 people · EPA ID GA2990002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| 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 | 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ATC Broadband, TruVista Communications.
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