Chatham County property record for 517 E 38th St, Savannah, GA 31401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 980 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $298,900 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,278 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0064-43-026 |
| Primary APN | 2-0064-43-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,762 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 517 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31401-9015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 88 BLOCK 11 TEYNAC WARD PRB 38P 5 .06 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRTY-SEVENTH |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District listed 1997 · 1,114 contributing resources · NRIS 97000813 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
517 E 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E 38TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-9015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3498 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E 38th St was $2,278.
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 | $123,440 (+3.18%) Land $40,000 Building $83,440 | $308,600 (+3.18%) Land $100,000 Building $208,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,278.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,640 Land $40,000 Building $79,640 | $299,100 Land $100,000 Building $199,100 |
| 2023 | $87,960 (+27.26%) Land $31,600 Building $56,360 | $219,900 (+27.26%) Land $79,000 Building $140,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,861.00 | $69,120 Land $20,000 Building $49,120 | $172,800 Land $50,000 Building $122,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 517 E 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
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.
The area around 517 E 38th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 872 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, ClearWave, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
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