Chatham County property record for 18 Brightwater Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.488 acres (21,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,823 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-0009-01-012 |
| Primary APN | 3-0009-01-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,240 sqft (0.488 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 236 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 BRIGHTWATER DR |
|---|---|
| City | THUNDERBOLT |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31410-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 9 ISLE OF ARMSTRONG SUB MACC AO ISLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | ARMSTRONG SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | TYBEE ISLAND-WILMINGTON ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 11107 |
18 Brightwater Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 BRIGHTWATER DR, THUNDERBOLT, GA 31410-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Brightwater Dr was $2,823.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Thunderbolt Town |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $184,880 (+15.46%) Land $91,720 Building $93,160 | $462,200 (+15.46%) Land $229,300 Building $232,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,823.00 | $160,120 Land $91,720 Building $68,400 | $400,300 Land $229,300 Building $171,000 |
| 2023 | $152,280 (-3.35%) Land $53,640 Building $98,640 | $380,700 (-3.35%) Land $134,100 Building $246,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,093.00 | $157,560 Land $53,640 Building $103,920 | $393,900 Land $134,100 Building $259,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Brightwater Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 248 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 248 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 80 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 80 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Brightwater Dr is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 98.5% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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