Macon-Bibb County property record for 5540 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,138 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (May 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $1,164 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | O120-0135 |
| Primary APN | O120-0135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,138 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 564 sqft |
| Storage Building | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 33087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5540 HOUSTON RD |
| City | MACON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31216-5710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Jurisdiction | BIBB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 13506 |
5540 Houston Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Macon-Bibb County records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 HIGHWAY 279, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214-2604 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1572 / 190 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0087670133 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Houston Rd was $1,164.
Source: Macon-Bibb County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Municipality | Macon-Bibb County |
| Unified School District | Bibb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,164.00 | $47,407 Land $4,343 Building $43,064 | $118,518 Land $10,857 Building $107,661 |
| 2023 | $1,308.00 (-0.15%) | $44,177 (+28.1%) Land $4,343 Building $39,834 | $110,443 (+28.1%) Land $10,857 Building $99,586 |
| 2022 | $1,310.00 | $34,486 Land $6,162 Building $28,324 | $86,215 Land $15,406 Building $70,809 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5540 Houston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 |
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 5540 Houston Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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