Ware County property record for 500 Cherry St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,441 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA14-01-255 |
| Primary APN | WA14-01-255 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Storage Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 CHERRY ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-6382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | CHERRY ST 500 B2 L29 ,30 DARLING TERR |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYCROSS NORTHEAST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 CHERRY ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-6382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 00057R0174 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,441.00 (-2.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,553 (+18.3%) Land $3,330 Building $78,223 | $203,883 (+18.3%) Land $8,325 Building $195,558 |
| 2024 | $1,471.00 (+52.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,939 (+37.35%) Land $3,330 Building $65,609 | $172,348 (+37.35%) Land $8,325 Building $164,023 |
| 2023 | $967.00 (-42.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,194 (-) Land $3,396 Building $46,798 | $125,484 (-) Land $8,489 Building $116,995 |
| 2022 | $1,682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,194 Land $3,396 Building $46,798 | $125,484 Land $8,489 Building $116,995 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 273 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, T-Mobile, TruVista Communications.
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