Chatham County property record for 117 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,400 sqft · built 1853 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,727 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Jun 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0004-16-009A |
| Primary APN | 2-0004-16-009A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,400 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1853 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1853 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 2,727 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 117 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31401-1201 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | BC1 |
| Legal Description | LOT B MINIS SUBDIVISION REYNOLDS WD |
| Legal Subdivision | MINIS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Savannah Historic District listed 1966 · 1,100 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000277 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
117 E Bay St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4921 PARA DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-5011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HERITAGE BANK |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HERITAGE BANK |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HERITAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132335 |
| Deed Book / Page | 385S / 644 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 00391X0215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000381 |
| Book / Page | 4020 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000381, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4020/381 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000421 |
| Book / Page | 4020 / 421 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000421, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4020/421 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000401 |
| Book / Page | 4020 / 401 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1201 |
| Document Number | 4020000401, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4020/401 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 E Bay St was $9,043, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Savannah City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $317,720 (-0.35%) Land $130,800 Building $186,920 | $794,300 (-0.35%) Land $327,000 Building $467,300 | |
| 2025 | $9,043.00 (+3.17%) | $318,840 Land $130,800 Building $188,040 | $797,100 Land $327,000 Building $470,100 |
| 2024 | $8,765.00 | ||
| 2023 | $337,880 (+8.83%) Land $130,800 Building $207,080 | $844,700 (+8.83%) Land $327,000 Building $517,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,855.00 | $310,480 Land $130,800 Building $179,680 | $776,200 Land $327,000 Building $449,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 117 E Bay 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 October 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 units insured incl. 41 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 E Bay St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SAVANNAH-MAIN serves 168,958 people · EPA ID GA0510003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Seimitsu, T-Mobile.
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