Effingham County property record for 137 Scholar Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,979 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,358 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $361,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0417D-056-000 |
| Primary APN | 0417D-056-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,979 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,358 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 518 sqft |
| Patio Area | 518 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 14222 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 SCHOLAR RD |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-6249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | S EFFINGHAM WOODS |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Block | III |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
137 Scholar Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3004 / 172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002062/076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 137 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6249 |
| Document Number | 003004/172 |
| Book / Page | 3004 / 172 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6249 |
| Document Number | D2025008504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | D2025008504 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Scholar Rd was $1,811 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.3% 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 | $134,597 (+17.92%) Land $22,800 Building $111,797 | $336,493 (+17.93%) Land $57,000 Building $279,493 | |
| 2025 | $1,811.00 (+11.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,138 (+25.01%) Land $22,800 Building $91,338 | $285,344 (+25.01%) Land $57,000 Building $228,344 |
| 2024 | $1,627.00 (+24.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,302 (-16.97%) Land $22,800 Building $68,502 | $228,254 (-16.97%) Land $57,000 Building $171,254 |
| 2023 | $1,307.00 (-26.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,966 (+22.32%) Land $18,800 Building $91,166 | $274,915 (+22.32%) Land $47,000 Building $227,915 |
| 2022 | $1,780.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,903 Land $18,800 Building $71,103 | $224,757 Land $47,000 Building $177,757 |
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 137 Scholar Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · 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 137 Scholar Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 58% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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