Ware County property record for 617 Ware St, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA11-08-111 |
| Primary APN | WA11-08-111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,918 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 245 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11598 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 WARE ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-4710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | WARE ST 617 B186 L32,33 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARSWELL PARK |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 950802 |
617 Ware St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 E WARE ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-7844 |
| 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 | Nov 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 93O / 181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00071U0300 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 617 WARE ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-4710 |
| Document Number | 00093O0181 |
| Book / Page | 93O / 181 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 E WARE ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501-7844 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Ware St was $1,353, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of March 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware County |
| Municipality | Waycross City |
| Unified School District | Ware County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,353.00 (+2.5%) | $40,048 (+4.54%) Land $1,890 Building $38,158 | $100,119 (+4.54%) Land $4,725 Building $95,394 |
| 2024 | $1,320.00 (+61.76%) | $38,307 (+87.31%) Land $1,890 Building $36,417 | $95,767 (+87.32%) Land $4,725 Building $91,042 |
| 2023 | $816.00 (+0.25%) | $20,451 (-) Land $1,555 Building $18,896 | $51,126 (-) Land $3,887 Building $47,239 |
| 2022 | $814.00 | $20,451 Land $1,555 Building $18,896 | $51,126 Land $3,887 Building $47,239 |
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.
FEMA maps place 617 Ware St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2017–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 617 Ware St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WAYCROSS serves 15,987 people · EPA ID GA2990002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, ATC Broadband, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures