Chatham County property record for 159 Smith Ave, Savannah, GA 31408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,089 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6-0007-03-019 |
| Primary APN | 6-0007-03-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,089 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,089 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31408-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N E PT OF TCT 104 IND CITY GDNS |
| Legal Subdivision | IND CITY GDNS |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SMITH AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00399H0563 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Garden City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,680 (+0.88%) Land $24,000 Building $67,680 | $229,200 (+0.88%) Land $60,000 Building $169,200 | |
| 2025 | $912.00 (-0.55%) | $90,880 (+24.09%) Land $24,000 Building $66,880 | $227,200 (+24.09%) Land $60,000 Building $167,200 |
| 2024 | $917.00 (+53.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $73,240 (+27.42%) Land $19,200 Building $54,040 | $183,100 (+27.42%) Land $48,000 Building $135,100 | |
| 2022 | $597.00 | $57,480 Land $10,400 Building $47,080 | $143,700 Land $26,000 Building $117,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | GARDEN CITY serves 9,000 people · EPA ID GA0510000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave.
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