Effingham County property record for 168 Scholar Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,900 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,456 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0417D-068-000 |
| Primary APN | 0417D-068-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,272 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 14234 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 SCHOLAR RD |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-6240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | .704 AC LOT 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | S EFFINGHAM WOODS |
| Legal Block | IV |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
168 Scholar Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2725 / 201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Property Address | 168 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6240 |
| Document Number | 0000002725/0000000204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000002725/0000000204 |
| Instrument | 011396 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 168 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6240 |
| Document Number | 2725/201 |
| Book / Page | 2725 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 168 SCHOLAR RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-6240 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 168 Scholar Rd was $4,456 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.7% 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 | $189,197 (-7.46%) Land $22,800 Building $166,397 | $472,992 (-7.46%) Land $57,000 Building $415,992 | |
| 2025 | $4,456.00 (+10.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $204,445 (+31.36%) Land $22,800 Building $181,645 | $511,112 (+31.36%) Land $57,000 Building $454,112 |
| 2024 | $4,026.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,638 (-14.31%) Land $22,800 Building $132,838 | $389,094 (-14.31%) Land $57,000 Building $332,094 |
| 2023 | $3,927.00 (-12.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,622 (+22.14%) Land $18,800 Building $162,822 | $454,056 (+22.14%) Land $47,000 Building $407,056 |
| 2022 | $4,513.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,701 Land $18,800 Building $129,901 | $371,753 Land $47,000 Building $324,753 |
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 168 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 168 Scholar Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 103 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 |
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