611 E Forsyth St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 611 E Forsyth St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$38,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$424 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17 2 1B`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17 2 1B`
Alternative APN	`1139`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	844 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	844 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Foundation Type	Masonry
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	62 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	105 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1139
Old Parcel Number	17 2 1B
Street Address	611 E FORSYTH ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-3716
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	611 E FORSYTH ST
Legal Subdivision	FORSYTH ST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	950600

Owner

Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	611 E FORSYTH ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3716
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0001485334
Deed Book / Page	1485 / 334
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2018
Property Address	611 E FORSYTH ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3716
Document Number	001485/334
Book / Page	1485 / 334
Instrument Date	Jul 3, 2018
Instrument	2018-000501
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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 Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	611 E FORSYTH ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-3716

Mortgage

Document Number	001485/336
Date	Jul 5, 2018
Book Page	1485/336

Lender

Name	162 QUAIL DRIVE AMERICUS GEORGIA 31719

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	36 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

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	$424.00 (+2.42%)	$9,400 (-) Land $3,440 Building $5,960	$23,500 (-) Land $8,600 Building $14,900
2023	$414.00 (-2.59%)	$9,400 Land $3,440 Building $5,960	$23,500 Land $8,600 Building $14,900
2022	$425.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2009

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

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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Pineland Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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