Sumter County property record for 402 Academy St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,400 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $484 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15A 5 12 |
| Primary APN | 15A 5 12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Deck Area | 12 sqft |
| Canopy | 360 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 ACADEMY ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-3108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 402 ACADEMY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMY ST |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
402 Academy St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 ACADEMY ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 246 / 796 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 1144/217 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Academy St was $484 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 | $484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,120 Land $2,040 Building $10,080 | $30,300 Land $5,100 Building $25,200 |
| 2023 | $474.00 (-13.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,120 Land $2,040 Building $10,080 | $30,300 Land $5,100 Building $25,200 |
| 2022 | $548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Academy St 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 402 Academy St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 195 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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