501 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 501 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,454 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.61 acres (26,572 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$380,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,986 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0346B-047-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0346B-047-000`
Alternative APNs	`00630021A00` `0346B047` `28856`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,454 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	26,572 sqft (0.61 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	166 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	28856
Street Address	501 DEFOREST LN
City	GUYTON
State	GA
Zip	31312-4880
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	0.611AC (SPLT 346-6)
Legal Subdivision	ABBEY LANE
Legal Phase	2
Legal Lot Number	47
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	30208

Owner

501 Deforest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	501 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 31, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE
Jun 13, 2018	Limited Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE BANK & TRUST CO
Jun 13, 2018	Limited Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20231486
Deed Book / Page	2854 / 64
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	May 31, 2023
Property Address	501 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	0002854/64
Book / Page	2854 / 64
Instrument Date	May 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-001486
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	501 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004897
Date	May 31, 2023
Instrument	004897

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	356 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

June 2018: Limited Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2018
Property Address	501 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002472/920
Book / Page	2472 / 920
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	2018-001492
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	305 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312

Mortgage

Document Number	2472/921
Date	Jun 20, 2018
Book Page	2472/921
Instrument	005305

Lender

Name	STATE BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

June 2018: Limited Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2018
Property Address	501 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002472/920
Book / Page	2472 / 920
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	2018-001492
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	305 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Deforest Ln was $4,986 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.6% from the year before.

Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Effingham County
Unified School District	Effingham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$151,663 (-10.31%) Land $22,800 Building $128,863	$379,157 (-10.31%) Land $57,000 Building $322,157
2025	$4,986.00 (+6.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$169,097 (+9.31%) Land $22,800 Building $146,297	$422,743 (+9.31%) Land $57,000 Building $365,743
2024	$4,678.00	$154,700 Land $22,800 Building $131,900	$386,749 Land $57,000 Building $329,749
2022	$3,078.00	$108,649 Land $14,800 Building $93,849	$271,623 Land $37,000 Building $234,623

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

FEMA maps place 501 Deforest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.

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 (2024)
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

Wildfire risk around 501 Deforest Ln is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 45% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 137 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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