Decatur County property record for 511 S Sims St, Bainbridge, GA 39819
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $892 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B0630-049-000 |
| Primary APN | B0630-049-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Utility Building | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 16040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 S SIMS ST |
| City | BAINBRIDGE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 39819-4159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 208 218 511 SIMMS ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PINEVIEW |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
511 S Sims St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Decatur County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 S SIMS ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819-4159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 000290/533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 S Sims St was $892 with exemptions applied.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of February 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Bainbridge City |
| County | Decatur County |
| Unified School District | Decatur County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $892.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $39,420 Land $2,464 Building $36,956 | $98,550 Land $6,161 Building $92,389 |
| 2023 | $840.00 (-8.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $33,632 Land $2,464 Building $31,168 | $84,082 Land $6,161 Building $77,921 |
| 2022 | $923.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 S Sims St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 6, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2013 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 511 S Sims 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 | BAINBRIDGE serves 14,500 people · EPA ID GA0870001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 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 341 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, Bainbridge Fiber.
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