Sumter County property record for 898 Railroad St, Americus, GA 31709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,783 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 11.5 acres (500,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Jul 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32A 1 3 |
| Primary APN | 32A 1 3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,783 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,783 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 500,940 sqft (11.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Utility Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2837 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 32A 1 3 |
| Street Address | 898 RAILROAD ST |
| City | AMERICUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31709-2654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 001 |
| Legal Description | 11.5 ACRES CENTRAL OF GA RR |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD ST |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER GA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMERICUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Sumter County records, as of February 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 RAILROAD ST, AMERICUS, GA 31709-2654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000205407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Americus City |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,734.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,012 (-) Land $17,240 Building $44,772 | $155,030 (-) Land $43,100 Building $111,930 |
| 2023 | $2,675.00 (-4.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,012 Land $17,240 Building $44,772 | $155,030 Land $43,100 Building $111,930 |
| 2022 | $2,805.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pineland Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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