401 E 53rd St, Savannah, GA 31405 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 401 E 53rd St, Savannah, GA 31405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,299 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$500,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,706 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-0086-22-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-0086-22-001`
Alternative APN	`H407850`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,726 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,299 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	380 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	35 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	401 E 53RD ST
City	SAVANNAH
State	GA
Zip	31405-3505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	LOTS 39 AND 40 THORPE WARD
Legal Subdivision	THORPE WARD
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	SAVANNAH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	2900

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent Historic District listed 1985 · 998 contributing resources · NRIS 85001787

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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	319 W TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-4283
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 16, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE
Sep 27, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK
Aug 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HERITAGE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202110586
Deed Book / Page	2495 / 170
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2021
Property Address	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505
Document Number	2495/170
Book / Page	2495 / 170
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-010586
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
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	319 W TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-4283

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002495/0000000180
Date	Aug 18, 2021
Book Page	0000002495/0000000180

Lender

Name	BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Property Address	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001456/0000000043
Date	Sep 27, 2018
Book Page	0000001456/0000000043

Lender

Name	FIDELITY BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2018
Property Address	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505
Document Number	0014560041
Book / Page	1456 / 41
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	2018-009830
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	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2017
Property Address	401 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3505
Document Number	0011250511
Book / Page	1125 / 511
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2017
Instrument	2017-006943
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
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	47 WHITE OAK BLF, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-8109

Mortgage

Document Number	0011250514
Date	Jul 14, 2017
Book Page	1125/514
Instrument	30489980014

Lender

Name	HERITAGE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	36 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2020

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		$358,640 (+4.13%) Land $44,000 Building $314,640	$896,600 (+4.13%) Land $110,000 Building $786,600
2025	$8,706.00 (+6.33%) Homeowner's exemption	$344,400 (+36.95%) Land $44,000 Building $300,400	$861,000 (+36.95%) Land $110,000 Building $751,000
2023		$251,480 (+27.16%) Land $30,000 Building $221,480	$628,700 (+27.16%) Land $75,000 Building $553,700
2022	$8,188.00	$197,760 Land $30,000 Building $167,760	$494,400 Land $75,000 Building $419,400

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 23 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	23 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	9 (1984–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	9 of 9
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby

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 566 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.

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