Effingham County property record for 297 Chimney Rd, Rincon, GA 31326
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,988 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,532 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0465B-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 0465B-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,988 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 775 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | 418 sqft |
| Patio Area | 418 sqft |
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 19313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 CHIMNEY RD |
| City | RINCON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31326-5540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | 1.24 AC LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVERWOOD PLANTATIO |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 30308 |
297 Chimney Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 CHIMNEY RD, RINCON, GA 31326-5540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1118 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Chimney Rd was $4,532 with exemptions applied, up 4% from the year before.
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 | $142,726 (-) Land $28,000 Building $114,726 | $356,816 (-) Land $70,000 Building $286,816 | |
| 2025 | $4,532.00 (+3.97%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $142,726 (-3.99%) Land $28,000 Building $114,726 | $356,816 (-3.98%) Land $70,000 Building $286,816 |
| 2024 | $4,359.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $148,650 Land $28,000 Building $120,650 | $371,624 Land $70,000 Building $301,624 |
| 2022 | $4,166.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,670 Land $25,200 Building $116,470 | $354,174 Land $63,000 Building $291,174 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Chimney Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 297 Chimney Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 82% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | RINCON WATER SYSTEM serves 16,654 people · EPA ID GA1030001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EFFINGHAM COUNTY SURFACE WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative, Windstream.
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