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5227 ALMA HWY

WAYCROSS, GA 31503
2
Baths
1,686 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
7.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$454 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,768 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,768
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,768
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,421

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.61
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
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.81 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyWARE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.90
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 342 ft²

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.

E
Wacona Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.0 mi
M
Ware County Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
H
Ware County High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi

District: Ware County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31503These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,109
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,283
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

5227 Alma Hwy 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 92% of homes in Ware County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Waycross 31503

How it measures up in Waycross 31503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waycross 31503.

Living area1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size7.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 5227 Alma Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaycross 31503Ware County
Living areabigger than1,686 ft²60% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.9 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than194511% of homes14% of homes

About 5227 Alma Hwy

When did 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA last sell?

5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA last sold on May 5, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA?

5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,686 square feet of living space and a 7.90-acre lot.

When was 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA built?

5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA?

5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA is assigned to Wacona Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ware County Middle School (middle), rated C+; Ware County High School (high), rated B. All sit in Ware County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA compare to other homes in Waycross 31503?

Among the 7,991 homes in Waycross 31503, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (7.9 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1945 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5227 Alma Hwy, Waycross, GA was $454. The county assessed it at $11,768.

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