509 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 509 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size	0.62 acres (27,007 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$325,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,224 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0346B-051-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0346B-051-000`
Alternative APNs	`00630021A00` `0346B051` `28862`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,268 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2020
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	27,007 sqft (0.62 acres)
Garage Area	400 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	270 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	28862
Street Address	509 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	.626 AC LOT 51
Legal Subdivision	ABBEY LANE
Legal Phase	2
Legal Lot Number	51
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	30208

Owner

509 Deforest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 8, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER
Apr 8, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER
Jan 3, 2020	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage STOCKTON MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20221044
Deed Book / Page	2777 / 822
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2022
Property Address	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002777/822
Book / Page	2777 / 822
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-001044
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

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	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003916
Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	003916

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	357 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2022
Property Address	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002777/822
Book / Page	2777 / 822
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-001044
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 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	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002777/0000000824
Date	Apr 18, 2022
Book Page	0000002777/0000000824
Instrument	003916

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2020
Property Address	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number	002566/752
Book / Page	2566 / 752
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-000017
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 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	509 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002566/0000000754
Date	Jan 9, 2020
Book Page	0000002566/0000000754
Instrument	000157

Lender

Name	STOCKTON MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Deforest Ln was $4,224 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.9% 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		$152,555 (-10.66%) Land $22,800 Building $129,755	$381,388 (-10.66%) Land $57,000 Building $324,388
2025	$4,224.00 (+10.87%) Homeowner's exemption	$170,762 (+14.65%) Land $22,800 Building $147,962	$426,905 (+14.65%) Land $57,000 Building $369,905
2024	$3,810.00 Homeowner's exemption	$148,938 Land $22,800 Building $126,138	$372,345 Land $57,000 Building $315,345
2022	$3,203.00	$99,468 Land $14,800 Building $84,668	$248,671 Land $37,000 Building $211,671

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 509 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 509 Deforest Ln is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 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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