Residential - Vacant LandResidential
299 RAILROAD ST
AMERICUS, GA 31709
0
Baths
4.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$81 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,500
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.21
64
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
27
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySUMTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Sumter County Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.8 mi
Sumter County Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
Sumter County High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
District: Sumter County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 31709These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,225
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%
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How this home compares
299 Railroad St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Americus 31709
How it measures up in Americus 31709
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Americus 31709.
Lot size4.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger
Bigger than 91% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Americus 31709 | Sumter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 4.5 ac | 91% of homes | 84% of homes |
About 299 Railroad St
When did 299 Railroad St, Americus, GA last sell?
299 Railroad St, Americus, GA last sold on Oct 3, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 299 Railroad St, Americus, GA?
299 Railroad St, Americus, GA is assigned to Sumter County Primary School (elementary); Sumter County Middle School (middle), rated D+; Sumter County High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Sumter County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 299 Railroad St, Americus, GA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 299 Railroad St, Americus, GA was $81. The county assessed it at $1,800.
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