Brooks County property record for 976 Cates Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1.51 acres (65,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T15 0032A |
| Primary APN | T15 0032A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,092 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 65,776 sqft (1.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 557 sqft |
| Lean-To | 336 sqft |
| Utility Building | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 8117 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 CATES RD |
| City | VALDOSTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31602-6134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | PB 14-235 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINERIDGE HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MORVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Brooks County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 CATES RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602-6134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WHITE LAWTON |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 854 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 976 CATES RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602-6134 |
| Document Number | 0000854/41 |
| Book / Page | 854 / 41 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-000150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 CATES RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602-6134 |
| Document Number | 0000085444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 854/44 |
| Name | WHITE LAWTON |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKS GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 976 CATES RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602-6134 |
| Document Number | 000837/210 |
| Book / Page | 837 / 210 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3505 EMMAUS RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31605-4357 |
Source: Brooks County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks County |
| Unified School District | Brooks County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,415.00 (+60.57%) | $79,640 (+6.8%) Land $10,520 Building $69,120 | $199,100 (+6.8%) Land $26,300 Building $172,800 |
| 2023 | $1,504.00 (-14.55%) | $74,572 (+17.66%) Land $10,520 Building $64,052 | $186,430 (+17.66%) Land $26,300 Building $160,130 |
| 2022 | $1,760.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,380 Land $10,520 Building $52,860 | $158,450 Land $26,300 Building $132,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2023 · 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 45% of the US · above 45% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | GREEN MEADOWS #2/QUAIL RUN private · serves 367 people · EPA ID GA0270029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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