Chatham County property record for 228 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
| Property Type | Townhouse |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.006 acres (280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0004-11-011 |
| Primary APN | 2-0004-11-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 280 sqft (0.006 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 228 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31401-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | BB |
| Legal Description | UNIT 5 THE PAXTON BUILDING CONDO CPB 1-76 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAXTON BLDG |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Savannah Historic District listed 1966 · 1,100 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000277 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
228 E Bay St, a townhouse, is owned by an individual.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9242, SAVANNAH, GA 31412-9242 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Bay St was $3,509.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Savannah City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $239,200 (+1.86%) Land $56,000 Building $183,200 | $598,000 (+1.86%) Land $140,000 Building $458,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,840 Land $56,000 Building $178,840 | $587,100 Land $140,000 Building $447,100 |
| 2023 | $246,680 (+22.24%) Land $66,360 Building $180,320 | $616,700 (+22.24%) Land $165,900 Building $450,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,915.00 | $201,800 Land $46,160 Building $155,640 | $504,500 Land $115,400 Building $389,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 E Bay St 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 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 units insured incl. 41 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 228 E Bay St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SAVANNAH-MAIN serves 168,958 people · EPA ID GA0510003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Seimitsu, T-Mobile.
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