Dougherty County property record for 5203 Dower Ave, Albany, GA 31705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Nov 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $1,853 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00124/00001/11J |
| Primary APN | 00124/00001/11J |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Flooring | Asbestos (Tiles, Sheet) |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Wet |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 255 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 10661 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 00124/00001/11J |
| Street Address | 5203 DOWER AVE |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31705-5332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | ZONE 2 PLAT 3-321 LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHWOOD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGHERTY GA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST DOUGHERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
5203 Dower Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1991.
Source: Dougherty County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5203 DOWER AVE, ALBANY, GA 31705-5332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001155173 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5203 Dower Ave was $1,853 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9% from the year before.
Source: Dougherty County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dougherty County |
| Unified School District | Dougherty School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,853.00 (+9%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,260 (+6.34%) Land $3,600 Building $37,660 | $103,150 (+6.34%) Land $9,000 Building $94,150 |
| 2024 | $1,700.00 (+95.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,800 (-) Land $3,600 Building $35,200 | $97,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $88,000 |
| 2023 | $869.00 (-49.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,800 (-) Land $3,600 Building $35,200 | $97,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $88,000 |
| 2022 | $1,705.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,800 Land $3,600 Building $35,200 | $97,000 Land $9,000 Building $88,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5203 Dower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5203 Dower Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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