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513 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 513 Deforest Ln, Guyton, GA 31312

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.59 acres (25,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$373,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$5,860 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
May 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0346B-053-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0346B-053-000
Alternative APNs
  • 00630021A00
  • 0346B053
  • 28864

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,769 sqft Heated Area
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2021
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialFiberglass
Lot Area25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)
Garage Area410 sqft
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number28864
Street Address513 DEFOREST LN
CityGUYTON
StateGA
Zip31312-4880
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal Description.596 AC LOT 53
Legal SubdivisionABBEY LANE
Legal Phase2
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM GA
Township / Civil DivisionGUYTON-SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract30208

Owner

513 Deforest Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address513 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
AMERIS BANK
May 7, 2020Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 7, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2950 / 852
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM GA
Property Address513 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Mortgage

Document Number0000002591/0000000587
DateMay 12, 2020
Book Page0000002591/0000000587
Instrument004408
Lender
NameAMERIS BANK
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2050

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionEFFINGHAM GA
Recording DateMay 7, 2020
Property Address513 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880
Document Number002591/585
Book / Page2591 / 585
Instrument DateMay 7, 2020
Instrument2020-001150
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 DEFOREST LN, GUYTON, GA 31312-4880

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Deforest Ln was $5,860, up 27.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyEffingham County
Unified School DistrictEffingham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$165,299 (-8.55%) Land $22,800 Building $142,499$413,249 (-8.55%) Land $57,000 Building $356,249
2025$5,860.00 (+27.14%)$180,756 (+20.31%) Land $22,800 Building $157,956$451,891 (+20.31%) Land $57,000 Building $394,891
2024$4,609.00$150,245 Land $22,800 Building $127,445$375,612 Land $57,000 Building $318,612
2022$3,379.00$105,852 Land $14,800 Building $91,052$264,629 Land $37,000 Building $227,629

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 513 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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 513 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 RiskModerate
above 43% of the US · lower than 61% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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

ProviderMax 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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