Brooks County property record for 838 E Lafayette St, Quitman, GA 31643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,306 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | Q21 0083A |
| Primary APN | Q21 0083A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Canopy | 436 sqft |
| Utility Building | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 7271 |
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| Street Address | 838 E LAFAYETTE ST |
| City | QUITMAN |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31643-2222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 683-137 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUITMAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3068 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Quitman Historic District listed 1982 · 900 contributing resources · NRIS 82002388 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
838 E Lafayette St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 1998.
Source: Brooks County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2415 LOCHWOOD DR, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-8515 |
| 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 | Aug 6, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 301 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 E Lafayette St was $1,306.
Source: Brooks County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks County |
| Municipality | Quitman City |
| Unified School District | Brooks County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,000 (-9.82%) Land $2,000 Building $34,000 | $90,000 (-9.82%) Land $5,000 Building $85,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,306.00 | $39,920 Land $2,000 Building $37,920 | $99,800 Land $5,000 Building $94,800 |
| 2023 | $1,295.00 (+34.9%) | $36,600 (+34.36%) Land $2,000 Building $34,600 | $91,500 (+34.36%) Land $5,000 Building $86,500 |
| 2022 | $960.00 | $27,240 Land $1,960 Building $25,280 | $68,100 Land $4,900 Building $63,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 E Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2023
| 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 risk around 838 E Lafayette St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | QUITMAN serves 5,612 people · EPA ID GA0270002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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