551 Nelson St, Macon, GA 31206 Property Records

Macon-Bibb County property record for 551 Nelson St, Macon, GA 31206

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$29,703 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,799 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale Oct 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`Q091-0112`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`Q091-0112`
Alternative APN	`36377`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	945 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	945 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1942
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	309 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	36377
Street Address	551 NELSON ST
City	MACON
State	GA
Zip	31206-1407
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Subdivision	ENTERPRISE
Legal Block	64
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Township / Civil Division	MACON WEST
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	12700

Owner

551 Nelson St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Macon-Bibb County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	71 ROGERS ST SE, ATLANTA, GA 30317-2237
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 15, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 27, 2022	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 28, 2021	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	11672 / 298
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 22, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0111000099
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2022
Property Address	551 NELSON ST, MACON, GA 31206-1407
Document Number	0114580300
Book / Page	11458 / 300
Map Reference	MB AJ PG 716
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$11.50
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3851 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD, NORCROSS, GA 30092-5202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4116 GLENWOOD RD APT F, F, DECATUR, GA 30032-4743

October 2022: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2022
Property Address	551 NELSON ST, MACON, GA 31206-1407
Document Number	0114170266
Book / Page	11417 / 266
Map Reference	MB AJ PG 716
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$12.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	68 JAMES ST # 643, 68, TEMPLE, GA 30179-3729

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3851 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD # S400, S400, NORCROSS, GA 30092-5202
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

December 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	BIBB GA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2021
Property Address	551 NELSON ST, MACON, GA 31206-1407
Document Number	0111000099
Book / Page	11100 / 99
Map Reference	MB AJ PG 716
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2021
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Tax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	68 JAMES ST # 643, 643, TEMPLE, GA 30179-3729

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Nelson St was $2,799, up 1,536.8% from the year before.

Source: Macon-Bibb County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County / Municipality	Macon-Bibb County
Unified School District	Bibb County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,799.00 (+1,536.84%)
2025	$171.00	$6,983 Land $1,440 Building $5,543	$17,457 Land $3,600 Building $13,857
2023	$136.00 (+7.09%)	$5,767 (+71.89%) Land $960 Building $4,807	$14,418 (+71.87%) Land $2,400 Building $12,018
2022	$127.00	$3,355 Land $1,517 Building $1,838	$8,389 Land $3,793 Building $4,596

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 551 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 551 Nelson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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	MACON WATER AUTHORITY serves 130,024 people · EPA ID GA0210001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: ClearWave.

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