Sumter County property record for 403 Bell St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22 1 8 |
| Primary APN | 22 1 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,693 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,157 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 536 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 319 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1717 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 22 1 8 |
| Street Address | 403 BELL ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-4161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 403 BELL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL ST |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Americus Historic District listed 1976 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 76000648 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
403 Bell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1994.
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4161 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000036856 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Property Address | 403 BELL ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4161 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001412/236 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Book Page | 1412/236 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 403 Bell St was $1,059 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $1,059.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,880 Land $3,280 Building $21,600 | $62,200 Land $8,200 Building $54,000 |
| 2023 | $1,037.00 (-7.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,880 Land $3,280 Building $21,600 | $62,200 Land $8,200 Building $54,000 |
| 2022 | $1,125.00 |
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 403 Bell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 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 | 1 in force |
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 403 Bell St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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