505 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 505 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.59 acres (25,700 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$259,900 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,220 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0346B-049-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0346B-049-000`
Alternative APNs	`00630021A00` `0346B049` `28860`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,680 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

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	25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)
Garage Area	441 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	289 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	28860
Street Address	505 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	.591 AC LOT 49
Legal Subdivision	ABBEY LANE
Legal Phase	2
Legal Lot Number	49
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	30208

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Apr 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 22, 2019	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 13, 2017	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211445
Deed Book / Page	2690 / 491
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Property Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002690/0000000493
Date	May 19, 2021
Book Page	0000002690/0000000493
Instrument	006071

Lender

Name	ARK LA TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES

Agreement

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

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2021
Property Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002690/491
Book / Page	2690 / 491
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-001445
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 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	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

January 2019: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2019
Property Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002508/625
Book / Page	2508 / 625
Instrument Date	Jan 22, 2019
Instrument	2019-000210
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4113 SHADY OAKS DR, MARTINEZ, GA 30907-7911

January 2017: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2017
Property Address	505 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	0002389/67
Book / Page	2389 / 67
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2017
Instrument	2017-000169
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4113 SHADY OAKS DR, MARTINEZ, GA 30907-7911
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$139,013 (-11.76%) Land $22,800 Building $116,213	$347,533 (-11.76%) Land $57,000 Building $290,533
2025	$5,220.00 (+11.85%)	$157,539 (+4.07%) Land $22,800 Building $134,739	$393,847 (+4.07%) Land $57,000 Building $336,847
2024	$4,667.00 (+32.7%)	$151,373 (+42.89%) Land $22,800 Building $128,573	$378,433 (+42.89%) Land $57,000 Building $321,433
2022	$3,517.00	$105,939 Land $14,800 Building $91,139	$264,847 Land $37,000 Building $227,847

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 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 Record 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 61% 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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