717 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709 Property Records

Sumter County property record for 717 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,779 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,120 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21 7 7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21 7 7`
Alternative APN	`1671`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,779 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	2,046 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)
Lot Dimensions	280 ft deep x 71 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	1,114 sqft
Utility Building	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1671
Street Address	717 S LEE ST
City	AMERICUS
State	GA
Zip	31709-4143
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	001
Legal Description	717 SOUTH LEE ST
Legal Subdivision	LEE ST
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Township / Civil Division	AMERICUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1032
Census Tract	950600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Americus Historic District listed 1976 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 76000648

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

717 S Lee St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Sumter County records, as of February 3, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	717 S LEE ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4143
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS
May 11, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021452
Deed Book / Page	1599 / 18
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Property Address	717 S LEE ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4143
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 S LEE ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4143

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001581/0000000176
Date	Jan 15, 2021
Book Page	0000001581/0000000176

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUMTER GA
Recording Date	May 11, 2021
Property Address	717 S LEE ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4143
Document Number	0001599/18
Book / Page	1599 / 18
Instrument Date	May 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-000452
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 S LEE ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-4143

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001599/0000000021
Date	May 11, 2021
Book Page	0000001599/0000000021

Lender

Name	CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 717 S Lee St was $2,120 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of February 3, 2026

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	$2,120.00 Homeowner's exemption	$48,400 Land $5,040 Building $43,360	$121,000 Land $12,600 Building $108,400
2023	$2,074.00 (-5.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$48,400 Land $5,040 Building $43,360	$121,000 Land $12,600 Building $108,400
2022	$2,189.00

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

FEMA maps place 717 S Lee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 717 S Lee St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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	Direct burnable vegetation

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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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