Decatur County property record for 917 E Water St, Bainbridge, GA 39817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B0470-028-000 |
| Primary APN | B0470-028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Utility Building | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 14754 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | B047000000028000 |
| Street Address | 917 E WATER ST |
| City | BAINBRIDGE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 39817-3854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 501 224 917 WATER ST |
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
917 E Water St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Decatur County records, as of February 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 BELCHER LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8329 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000501224 |
| Deed Book / Page | 501 / 224 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DECATUR GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 917 E WATER ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-3854 |
| Document Number | 000501/224 |
| Book / Page | 501 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 BELCHER LN, BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817-8329 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 E Water St was $514.
Source: Decatur County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Bainbridge City |
| County | Decatur County |
| Unified School District | Decatur County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514.00 | $15,970 Land $860 Building $15,110 | $39,926 Land $2,150 Building $37,776 |
| 2023 | $271.00 (-33.09%) | $13,149 Land $860 Building $12,289 | $32,873 Land $2,150 Building $30,723 |
| 2022 | $405.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 E Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 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 risk around 917 E Water St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | BAINBRIDGE serves 14,500 people · EPA ID GA0870001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 341 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, Bainbridge Fiber.
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