Effingham County property record for 117 Cherokee Dr, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,239 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0277A-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 0277A-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 875 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Utility Building | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-5241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | 5.00 AC LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | OGEECHEE RIVER PLANT |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 30207 |
117 Cherokee Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 CHEROKEE DR, GUYTON, GA 31312-5241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 407 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Cherokee Dr was $2,239 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Effingham County |
| Unified School District | Effingham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,118 (+9.62%) Land $44,288 Building $39,830 | $210,294 (+9.62%) Land $110,719 Building $99,575 | |
| 2025 | $2,239.00 (+8.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,736 (-7.14%) Land $36,906 Building $39,830 | $191,841 (-7.14%) Land $92,266 Building $99,575 |
| 2024 | $2,064.00 (+43.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,636 (+30.94%) Land $45,460 Building $37,176 | $206,590 (+30.94%) Land $113,649 Building $92,941 |
| 2023 | $1,438.00 (-19.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,109 (+19.67%) Land $29,062 Building $34,047 | $157,772 (+19.67%) Land $72,654 Building $85,118 |
| 2022 | $1,794.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,734 Land $18,687 Building $34,047 | $131,836 Land $46,718 Building $85,118 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Cherokee Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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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 117 Cherokee Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 51% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | GRAYSTONE APARTMENTS private · serves 99 people · EPA ID GA0310258 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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