Ware County property record for 517 Williams St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,512 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $450 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA11-02-043 |
| Primary APN | WA11-02-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19557 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 WILLIAMS ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-3008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | WILLIAMS ST 517 BA L13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYCROSS SOUTH |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Waycross Historic District listed 1976 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 76000656 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
517 Williams St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2006.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 517 WILLIAMS ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-3008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual, Secondary Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000051Q45 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51Q / 45 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Williams St was $450 with a homeowner's exemption, down 21.1% from the year before.
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 | $450.00 (-21.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,853 (+21.16%) Land $770 Building $21,083 | $54,632 (+21.16%) Land $1,925 Building $52,707 |
| 2024 | $570.00 (+10.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,036 (+25.09%) Land $770 Building $17,266 | $45,091 (+25.1%) Land $1,925 Building $43,166 |
| 2023 | $516.00 (-10.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,418 (-) Land $548 Building $13,870 | $36,045 (-) Land $1,371 Building $34,674 |
| 2022 | $574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,418 Land $548 Building $13,870 | $36,045 Land $1,371 Building $34,674 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Williams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · river or lake flooding |
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 517 Williams St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 276 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, ATC Broadband.
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