Ware County property record for 618 Ware St, Waycross, GA 31503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $442 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA11-08-084 |
| Primary APN | WA11-08-084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 144 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19748 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 618 WARE ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31503-4711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | WARE ST 618 B186 L20 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARSWELL PARK |
| Legal Block | 186 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 950802 |
618 Ware St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 WARE ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31503-4711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 000062V182 |
| Deed Book / Page | 62V / 182 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 Ware St was $442 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $442.00 (-2.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,642 (+4.82%) Land $2,450 Building $53,192 | $139,106 (+4.82%) Land $6,125 Building $132,981 |
| 2024 | $452.00 (-11.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,083 (+205.29%) Land $2,450 Building $50,633 | $132,707 (+205.29%) Land $6,125 Building $126,582 |
| 2023 | $508.00 (-26.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $17,388 (-) Land $1,982 Building $15,406 | $43,469 (-) Land $4,954 Building $38,515 |
| 2022 | $692.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,388 Land $1,982 Building $15,406 | $43,469 Land $4,954 Building $38,515 |
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 618 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 618 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.
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