Chatham County property record for 501 E 56th St, Savannah, GA 31405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,337 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,023 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0096-08-001 |
| Primary APN | 2-0096-08-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,337 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Utility Area | 484 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,023 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 466 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 501 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31405-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOTS 23 & 24 GOULD ESTATES HORNSTEIN WARD |
| Legal Subdivision | GOULD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
501 E 56th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUNTRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3186 / 233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031860233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 501 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3523 |
| Document Number | 0031860233 |
| Book / Page | 3186 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3523 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Property Address | 501 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3523 |
| Document Number | 0000001768/0000000045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 0000001768/0000000045 |
| Instrument | 032003170017 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E 56th St was $7,241.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Savannah City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $449,440 (+1.71%) Land $44,000 Building $405,440 | $1,123,600 (+1.71%) Land $110,000 Building $1,013,600 | |
| 2025 | $7,241.00 Homeowner's exemption | $441,880 Land $44,000 Building $397,880 | $1,104,700 Land $110,000 Building $994,700 |
| 2023 | $6,521.00 (-33.84%) | $336,920 (+7.49%) Land $30,000 Building $306,920 | $842,300 (+7.49%) Land $75,000 Building $767,300 |
| 2022 | $9,856.00 | $313,440 Land $30,000 Building $283,440 | $783,600 Land $75,000 Building $708,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 File median of 53 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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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 501 E 56th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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