Columbia County property record for 6542 Washington Rd, Appling, GA 30802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,751 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,887 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024 013 |
| Primary APN | 024 013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,751 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Street Address | 6542 WASHINGTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | APPLING |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30802-4101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4;RECREA |
| Legal Description | TRACT A 1.27 ACS |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON RD |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Township / Civil Division | APPLING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 30401 |
6542 Washington Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6542 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-4101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9868 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA GA |
| Property Address | 6542 WASHINGTON RD, APPLING, GA 30802-4101 |
| Document Number | 2886/0139 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6542 WASHINGTON RD APPLING GA 308024101, APPLING, GA 30802-4101 |
| Document Number | 2886/0139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 012886/000139 |
| Name | BANKSOUTH MTG CO LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30327 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6542 Washington Rd was $1,887, down 25.6% 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 | $1,887.00 (-25.59%) | $112,182 (+3.49%) Land $20,696 Building $91,486 | $280,455 (+3.49%) Land $51,741 Building $228,714 |
| 2025 | $2,536.00 Additional exemption filed | $108,394 Land $20,696 Building $87,698 | $270,986 Land $51,741 Building $219,245 |
| 2023 | $1,575.00 (-21.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,477 (+3.03%) Land $11,677 Building $69,800 | $203,693 (+3.03%) Land $29,192 Building $174,501 |
| 2022 | $2,003.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,081 Land $11,677 Building $67,404 | $197,701 Land $29,192 Building $168,509 |
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 6542 Washington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 6542 Washington Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 63% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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