Effingham County property record for 138 Melrose Pl, Rincon, GA 31326
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.568 acres (24,782 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,598 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0465H-166-A00 |
| Primary APN | 0465H-166-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,782 sqft (0.568 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Utility Building | 140 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 19948 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 MELROSE PL |
| City | RINCON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31326-5032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 166 & 167 SECT A |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 167 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 30309 |
138 Melrose Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 MELROSE PL, RINCON, GA 31326-5032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2826 / 982 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002784/746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 138 MELROSE PL, RINCON, GA 31326-5032 |
| Document Number | 002826/982 |
| Book / Page | 2826 / 982 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-000068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 MELROSE PL, RINCON, GA 31326-5032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 138 MELROSE PL, RINCON, GA 31326-5032 |
| Document Number | 002784/746 |
| Book / Page | 2784 / 746 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-001432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 MELROSE PL, RINCON, GA 31326-5032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Melrose Pl was $2,598 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $89,678 (+6.78%) Land $22,800 Building $66,878 | $224,194 (+6.78%) Land $57,000 Building $167,194 | |
| 2025 | $2,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,984 Land $22,800 Building $61,184 | $209,960 Land $57,000 Building $152,960 |
| 2022 | $1,606.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,696 Land $14,000 Building $42,696 | $141,739 Land $35,000 Building $106,739 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Melrose Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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 138 Melrose Pl is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WESTWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION private · serves 1,370 people · EPA ID GA1030012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative.
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