Ware County property record for 500 Cherokee Ave, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051B-05-017 |
| Primary APN | 051B-05-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,905 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,905 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 209 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Storage Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 CHEROKEE AVE |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-7921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 006 |
| Legal Description | CHEROKEE AVE 500 LL121/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHY |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| 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 | 500 CHEROKEE AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-7921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $795.00 (-1.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,821 (+8.91%) Land $4,674 Building $77,147 | $204,553 (+8.91%) Land $11,685 Building $192,868 |
| 2024 | $810.00 (+104.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,126 (+48.84%) Land $4,674 Building $70,452 | $187,814 (+48.84%) Land $11,685 Building $176,129 |
| 2023 | $396.00 (-56.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,474 (-) Land $2,132 Building $48,342 | $126,185 (-) Land $5,330 Building $120,855 |
| 2022 | $915.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,474 Land $2,132 Building $48,342 | $126,185 Land $5,330 Building $120,855 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds |
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 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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. serves 10,657 people · EPA ID GA2990001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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