Columbia County property record for 5562 Washington Rd, Appling, GA 30802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $282 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 048 007C |
| Primary APN | 048 007C |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Street Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | APPLING |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30802-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3 0.92 AC |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 30403 |
5562 Washington Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOAN DEPOT COM |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Property Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3321 |
| Document Number | 014372/240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000014372/0000000240 |
| Name | LOAN DEPOT COM |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3321 |
| Document Number | 0000000202 |
| Book / Page | 14599 / 195 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-000202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5562 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-3321 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5562 Washington Rd was $282 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 37.9% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia County |
| Unified School District | Columbia County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282.00 (-37.89%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,129 (+5.52%) Land $15,885 Building $49,244 | $162,822 (+5.52%) Land $39,713 Building $123,109 |
| 2025 | $454.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $61,721 Land $15,885 Building $45,836 | $154,302 Land $39,713 Building $114,589 |
| 2023 | $636.00 (-4%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,571 (+4.15%) Land $7,945 Building $36,626 | $111,427 (+4.15%) Land $19,862 Building $91,565 |
| 2022 | $1,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,794 Land $6,936 Building $35,858 | $106,985 Land $17,341 Building $89,644 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5562 Washington Rd 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 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 risk around 5562 Washington Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 53% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | COLUMBIA COUNTY serves 124,763 people · EPA ID GA0730000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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