253 Varn Dr, Savannah, GA 31405 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 253 Varn Dr, Savannah, GA 31405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.282 acres (12,275 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$435,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,486 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-0126-06-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-0126-06-016`
Alternative APN	`J310T559`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,894 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,894 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,275 sqft (0.282 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	200 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	112 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 VARN DR
City	SAVANNAH
State	GA
Zip	31405-5473
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	LT 13 BLK C GROVELAND
Legal Subdivision	KENSINGTON PARK
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	SAVANNAH
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3016
Census Tract	4001

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Kensington Park-Groveland Historic District listed 2014 · 390 contributing resources · NRIS 14000533

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

Owner

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 15, 2026	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE
Jun 15, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Aug 27, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL CAPITAL PARTNERS SECURED LOA
Jul 22, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 22, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer RESIDENTIAL CAPITAL PARTNERS SECURED LOA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4008 / 214
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0031270075
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2026
Property Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Document Number	4008000214
Book / Page	4008 / 214
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473

Mortgage

Document Number	4008000220,
Date	Jun 15, 2026
Book Page	4008/220

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.36%
Max Rate	-1%

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2023
Property Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Document Number	0031270075
Book / Page	3127 / 75
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Property Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001705/0000000318
Date	Aug 27, 2019
Book Page	0000001705/0000000318
Instrument	031870220014

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL CAPITAL PARTNERS SECURED LOA

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2020
Property Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Document Number	0019950337
Book / Page	1995 / 337
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2020
Instrument	2020-006954
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2019
Property Address	253 VARN DR, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-5473
Document Number	0017050316
Book / Page	1705 / 316
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2019
Instrument	2019-008928
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9100 WHITE BLUFF RD STE 206, 206, SAVANNAH, GA 31406-4669
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0017050318
Date	Aug 27, 2019
Book Page	0000001705/0000000318
Instrument	031870220014

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL CAPITAL PARTNERS SECURED LOA

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Chatham County
Municipality	Savannah City
Unified School District	Chatham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$163,040 (+1.98%) Land $32,000 Building $131,040	$407,600 (+1.98%) Land $80,000 Building $327,600
2025	$3,486.00 (+0.37%)	$159,880 (-8.62%) Land $32,000 Building $127,880	$399,700 (-8.62%) Land $80,000 Building $319,700
2024	$3,473.00 (-25.82%)
2023		$174,960 (+23.11%) Land $32,000 Building $142,960	$437,400 (+23.11%) Land $80,000 Building $357,400
2022	$4,682.00	$142,120 Land $32,000 Building $110,120	$355,300 Land $80,000 Building $275,300

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.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 53 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	53 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	26 (1984–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	23 of 26
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 4 claims Heavy Rains, Tornados, Flooding, High Winds, Oct 1994 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
LiveOak Fiber Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, ClearWave, Seimitsu.

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