Ware County property record for 917 Howe St, Waycross, GA 31501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $426 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WA18-08-090 |
| Primary APN | WA18-08-090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19822 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 HOWE ST |
| City | WAYCROSS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31501-2063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 005 |
| Legal Description | HOWE ST 917 B14 L10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYCROSS SOUTH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WARE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYCROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Waycross Historic District listed 1976 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 76000656 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 917 Howe St acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Ware County records, as of March 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1775 OAKLAND AVE, JACKSON, MS 39213-6429 |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 00064Q0266 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Howe St was $426, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Ware County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware County |
| Municipality | Waycross City |
| Unified School District | Ware County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $426.00 (+7.3%) | $12,610 (+9.27%) Land $980 Building $11,630 | $31,524 (+9.27%) Land $2,450 Building $29,074 |
| 2024 | $397.00 (+25.63%) | $11,540 (+45.67%) Land $980 Building $10,560 | $28,849 (+45.67%) Land $2,450 Building $26,399 |
| 2023 | $316.00 (+0.32%) | $7,922 (-) Land $800 Building $7,122 | $19,805 (-) Land $2,000 Building $17,805 |
| 2022 | $315.00 | $7,922 Land $800 Building $7,122 | $19,805 Land $2,000 Building $17,805 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 917 Howe 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | WAYCROSS serves 15,987 people · EPA ID GA2990002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 2,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, ATC Broadband.
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