Effingham County property record for 279 Hester Rd, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $917 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0375B-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 0375B-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 9719 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 HESTER RD |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-5914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-2 |
| Legal Description | .92 AC LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPARKLEBERRY |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 30404 |
279 Hester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 HESTER RD, GUYTON, GA 31312-5914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2324 / 538 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001505 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Hester Rd was $917.
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 | $29,261 (-) Land $25,428 Building $3,833 | $73,154 (-) Land $63,571 Building $9,583 | |
| 2025 | $917.00 | $29,261 Land $25,428 Building $3,833 | $73,154 Land $63,571 Building $9,583 |
| 2022 | $429.00 | $15,173 Land $12,213 Building $2,960 | $37,932 Land $30,532 Building $7,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 279 Hester Rd 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 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
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 279 Hester Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 42% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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