Ware County property record for 509 Cherokee Ave, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,433 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051B-02-006 |
| Primary APN | 051B-02-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,433 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,433 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17067 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 CHEROKEE AVE |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-7977 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | CHEROKEE AVE 509 LL121/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHY |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Ware County records, as of March 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 CHEROKEE AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-7977 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41I / 236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030000295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| 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 | $614.00 (-16.46%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $100,084 (+9.09%) Land $6,156 Building $93,928 | $250,209 (+9.09%) Land $15,390 Building $234,819 |
| 2024 | $735.00 (-0.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,744 (+18.15%) Land $6,156 Building $85,588 | $229,359 (+18.15%) Land $15,390 Building $213,969 |
| 2023 | $741.00 (-41.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,648 (-) Land $2,808 Building $74,840 | $194,120 (-) Land $7,020 Building $187,100 |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,648 Land $2,808 Building $74,840 | $194,120 Land $7,020 Building $187,100 |
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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