Effingham County property record for 159 Lakeshore Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0235A-385-000 |
| Primary APN | 0235A-385-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 638 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 LAKESHORE RD |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-3626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | 1.09 AC LOT 385 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIFFENS LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 385 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWNEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
159 Lakeshore Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LAKESHORE DR, GUYTON, GA 31312-3660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202448 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2619 / 591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 LAKESHORE RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-3626 |
| Document Number | 002619/591 |
| Book / Page | 2619 / 591 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-002448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 LAKESHORE RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-3626 |
| Document Number | 0000002619/0000000592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000002619/0000000592 |
| Instrument | 008864 |
| Name | STOCKTON MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Lakeshore Rd was $1,907 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.5% 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 | $84,957 (-) Land $22,672 Building $62,285 | $212,392 (-) Land $56,680 Building $155,712 | |
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (+10.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,957 (+36.29%) Land $22,672 Building $62,285 | $212,392 (+36.29%) Land $56,680 Building $155,712 |
| 2024 | $1,726.00 (+52.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,334 (+4.9%) Land $14,824 Building $47,510 | $155,834 (+4.9%) Land $37,060 Building $118,774 |
| 2023 | $1,130.00 (-29.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,420 (+20.17%) Land $14,824 Building $44,596 | $148,551 (+20.17%) Land $37,060 Building $111,491 |
| 2022 | $1,605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,448 Land $12,731 Building $36,717 | $123,621 Land $31,828 Building $91,793 |
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 159 Lakeshore Rd 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 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 159 Lakeshore Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 82% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures