Evans County property record for 501 W Smith St, Claxton, GA 30417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.669 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,500 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C12 089 |
| Primary APN | C12 089 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,732 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,732 sqft |
| Utility Area | 300 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.669 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 622 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | C12 089 |
| Street Address | 501 W SMITH ST |
| City | CLAXTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30417-1959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | 1 LT N/S SMITH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAXTON |
| Legal Lot Number | N |
| Jurisdiction | EVANS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAXTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
501 W Smith St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Evans County records, as of January 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 W SMITH ST, CLAXTON, GA 30417-1959 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000152326 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 W Smith St was $3,172 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Evans County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans County |
| Municipality | Claxton City |
| Unified School District | Evans County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,520 Land $8,040 Building $109,480 | $293,800 Land $20,100 Building $273,700 |
| 2023 | $2,428.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,840 Land $4,840 Building $56,000 | $152,100 Land $12,100 Building $140,000 |
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 501 W Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 22, 2010 · 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 | 2 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 501 W Smith 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 | 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 | CLAXTON serves 3,840 people · EPA ID GA1090001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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