Ware County property record for 524 Cherry St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.639 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA14-01-244 |
| Primary APN | WA14-01-244 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,002 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.639 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 223 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 149 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12714 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 CHERRY ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-6382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | CHERRY ST 524 B2 L17-20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYCROSS NORTHEAST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
524 Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 CHERRY ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-6382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 000034S205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Property Address | 524 CHERRY ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-6382 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 CHERRY ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-6382 |
| Document Number | 00094F0000000003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 000000094F/0000000003 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Cherry St was $1,570 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.1% 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 | $1,570.00 (-2.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,530 (+17.64%) Land $5,760 Building $77,770 | $208,825 (+17.64%) Land $14,400 Building $194,425 |
| 2024 | $1,603.00 (+43.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,006 (+13.39%) Land $5,760 Building $65,246 | $177,516 (+13.39%) Land $14,400 Building $163,116 |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 (-39.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,619 (-) Land $5,411 Building $57,208 | $156,549 (-) Land $13,528 Building $143,021 |
| 2022 | $1,832.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,619 Land $5,411 Building $57,208 | $156,549 Land $13,528 Building $143,021 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · 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 524 Cherry 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 | 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 273 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ATC Broadband, T-Mobile, TruVista Communications.
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