20 E 40th St, Savannah, GA 31401 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 20 E 40th St, Savannah, GA 31401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,339 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.065 acres (2,849 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$5,996 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2005 Mortgage
Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-0065-39-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-0065-39-009
Alternative APN
  • 320M723

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,339 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,371 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area2,849 sqft (0.065 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area126 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft
Patio Area276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 E 40TH ST
CitySAVANNAH
StateGA
Zip31401-9380
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBC
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 WADLEY WARD PRB 27P 45
Legal SubdivisionSISTER COURT
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Township / Civil DivisionSAVANNAH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract11400

Owner

Source: Chatham County records · APN 2-0065-39-009

Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address18 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9383
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 16, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC
Apr 14, 2022Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WILSON ORREN L
Apr 14, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 02, 2007Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 18, 2022
Deed Document Number20224423
Deed Book / Page2774 / 565
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Property Address20 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9380
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number00284Q0138
DateMar 16, 2005
Book Page284Q/138
Lender
NameSUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressRICHMOND, VA 23224
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6%
Type Change DateApr 01, 2010
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change11%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate11%

April 2022: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Recording DateApr 14, 2022
Property Address20 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9380
Document Number0027740565
Book / Page2774 / 565
Instrument DateApr 14, 2022
Instrument2022-004423
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9383

Mortgage

Document Number0027740566
DateApr 18, 2022
Book Page0000002774/0000000566
Lender
NameWILSON ORREN L
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 01, 2027

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Recording DateApr 14, 2022
Property Address20 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9380
Document Number0027740564
Book / Page2774 / 564
Instrument DateApr 14, 2022
Instrument2022-004422
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address101 PELICAN PT, BLOOMINGDALE, GA 31302-4027

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address20 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9380
Document Number0018110153
Book / Page1811 / 153
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument2019-013577
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9383

February 2007: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Recording DateFeb 02, 2007
Property Address20 E 40TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9380
Document Number00320M0723
Book / Page320M / 723
Instrument DateFeb 02, 2007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 10003, SAVANNAH, GA 31412-0203

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chatham County records · Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyChatham County
MunicipalitySavannah City
Unified School DistrictChatham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,996.00 (+30.75%)$209,600 (+39.58%) Land $50,000 Building $159,600$524,000 (+39.58%) Land $125,000 Building $399,000
2023$150,160 (+35.57%) Land $50,000 Building $100,160$375,400 (+35.57%) Land $125,000 Building $250,400
2022$4,586.00$110,760 Land $32,000 Building $78,760$276,900 Land $80,000 Building $196,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 14, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2002)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2002 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District
listed 1997 · 1,114 contributing resources · NRIS 97000813

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Delta Communications, Seimitsu, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 698 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemSAVANNAH-MAIN
serves 168,958 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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