Effingham County property record for 396 Waldhour Rd, Rincon, GA 31326
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 3.76 acres (163,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,230 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04600-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 04600-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Heated Area |
| Utility Area | 220 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 163,786 sqft (3.76 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 18377 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 WALDHOUR RD |
| City | RINCON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31326-3753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | 3.76 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY SURV FRANK & VIVIAN L |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | RINCON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 30303 |
396 Waldhour Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 WALDHOUR RD, RINCON, GA 31326-3753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245363 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2920 / 748 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001878/269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Waldhour Rd was $4,230, up 45.8% 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 | $133,673 (+2.26%) Land $50,264 Building $83,409 | $334,181 (+2.26%) Land $125,659 Building $208,522 | |
| 2025 | $4,230.00 (+45.81%) | $130,716 (+39.28%) Land $50,264 Building $80,452 | $326,788 (+39.28%) Land $125,659 Building $201,129 |
| 2024 | $2,901.00 | $93,851 Land $38,583 Building $55,268 | $234,626 Land $96,457 Building $138,169 |
| 2022 | $1,612.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,167 Land $28,275 Building $40,892 | $172,916 Land $70,687 Building $102,229 |
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.
FEMA maps place 396 Waldhour Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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 396 Waldhour Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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