Chatham County property record for 1213 E 56th St, Savannah, GA 31404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,299 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0097-23-004 |
| Primary APN | 2-0097-23-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,299 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1213 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31404-4623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 AND WEST 20 FEET LOT 13 B LOCK E WEST WARD SACKVILLE WILKI |
| Legal Subdivision | SACKVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 3501 |
1213 E 56th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1213 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31404-4623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3162 / 479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030880263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1213 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31404-4623 |
| Document Number | 0031620479 |
| Book / Page | 3162 / 479 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1213 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31404-4623 |
| Document Number | 0031620481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 0000003162/0000000481 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1213 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31404-4623 |
| Document Number | 0030880263 |
| Book / Page | 3088 / 263 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-003800 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 580, OAKWOOD, GA 30566-0010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1213 E 56th St was $1,421.
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 | $93,280 (+11.79%) Land $32,000 Building $61,280 | $233,200 (+11.79%) Land $80,000 Building $153,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,421.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,440 Land $16,000 Building $67,440 | $208,600 Land $40,000 Building $168,600 |
| 2023 | $54,400 (+57.23%) Land $13,600 Building $40,800 | $136,000 (+57.23%) Land $34,000 Building $102,000 | |
| 2022 | $34,600 Land $9,600 Building $25,000 | $86,500 Land $24,000 Building $62,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1213 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2021 · other causes |
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 1213 E 56th 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 611 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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