538 Jackson Ave, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 538 Jackson Ave, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 958 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$35,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$808 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20 4 8A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20 4 8A`
Alternative APN	`1532`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	958 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	958 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	208 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	208 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	226 sqft
Utility Building	384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1532
Street Address	538 JACKSON AVE
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-3961
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	538 S JACKSON ST
Legal Subdivision	JACKSON AVE
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	950600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Americus Historic District listed 1976 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 76000648

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Sumter County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1688 RED HILL RD, RICHLAND, GA 31825-7554
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 9, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF AMERICUS
Dec 9, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 1984
Deed Document Number	20211194
Deed Book / Page	1630 / 151
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Property Address	538 JACKSON AVE, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3961
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001460/287
Date	Nov 9, 2017
Book Page	1460/287

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF AMERICUS
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2037

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Dec 9, 2021
Property Address	538 JACKSON AVE, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3961
Document Number	001630/151
Book / Page	1630 / 151
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-001194
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1688 RED HILL RD, RICHLAND, GA 31825-7554

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001630/0000000154
Date	Dec 9, 2021
Book Page	0000001630/0000000154

Lender

Name	FIRST STATE BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
Municipality	Americus City
County	Sumter County
Unified School District	Sumter County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$808.00 (+2.28%)	$17,920 (-) Land $2,320 Building $15,600	$44,800 (-) Land $5,800 Building $39,000
2023	$790.00 (-2.47%)	$17,920 Land $2,320 Building $15,600	$44,800 Land $5,800 Building $39,000
2022	$810.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 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	1 in force

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

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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	AMERICUS serves 15,082 people · EPA ID GA2610000
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2023
Lead	4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 289 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.

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