Decatur County property record for 851 Maxwell Rd, Whigham, GA 39897
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 65.8 acres (2,870,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,315 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 00550-001-A00 |
| Primary APN | 00550-001-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,870,168 sqft (65.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Canopy | 802 sqft |
| Gazebo | 1,260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 4198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 851 MAXWELL RD |
| City | WHIGHAM |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 39897 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 452 733 LL 96 & 105 LD 16 CEMETERY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: Decatur County records, as of February 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1457 OPEN POND RD, CLIMAX, GA 39834-2529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007829 |
| Deed Book / Page | 248 / 677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 851 MAXWELL RD, WHIGHAM, GA 39897 |
| Document Number | 000452/733 |
| Book / Page | 452 / 733 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-001104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1457 OPEN POND RD, CLIMAX, GA 39834-2529 |
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of February 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur County |
| Unified School District | Decatur County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,315.00 (+11.25%) Additional exemption filed | $86,941 (+10.95%) Land $63,670 Building $23,271 | $217,353 (+10.95%) Land $159,175 Building $58,178 |
| 2023 | $1,182.00 (-42.93%) Additional exemption filed | $78,358 Land $57,264 Building $21,094 | $195,897 Land $143,161 Building $52,736 |
| 2022 | $2,071.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 6, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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