537 Forest Haven Dr, Rincon, GA 31326 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 537 Forest Haven Dr, Rincon, GA 31326

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,996 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	14.6 acres (638,590 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$36,500 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill	$5,641 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone A (high risk)
APN	`0452A-054-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0452A-054-000`
Alternative APNs	`0103A054000` `0452A054` `18059`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,996 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Shed Roof
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	638,590 sqft (14.6 acres)
Garage Area	1,350 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	800 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	752 sqft
Deck Area	280 sqft
Patio Area	280 sqft
Utility Building	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	18059
Street Address	537 FOREST HAVEN DR
City	RINCON
State	GA
Zip	31326-4832
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	14.663 AC LOT 54 (-4.277 ROW)
Legal Subdivision	COLDBROOK PLANTATION
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	RINCON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	30301

Owner

537 Forest Haven Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	537 FOREST HAVEN DR, RINCON, GA 31326-4832
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	590 / 83
Last Transfer Date	Oct 9, 2025
Transfer Doc	003000/636
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM GA
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2025
Property Address	537 FOREST HAVEN DR, RINCON, GA 31326-4832
Document Number	003000/636
Book / Page	3000 / 636
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 28, 2025

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	537 FOREST HAVEN DR, RINCON, GA 31326-4832

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Forest Haven Dr was $5,641 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% 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		$295,003 (+60.38%) Land $134,070 Building $160,933	$737,508 (+60.38%) Land $335,176 Building $402,332
2025	$5,641.00 (+7.28%) Homeowner's exemption	$183,936 (-) Land $59,658 Building $124,278	$459,841 (-) Land $149,146 Building $310,695
2024	$5,258.00 Homeowner's exemption	$183,936 Land $59,658 Building $124,278	$459,841 Land $149,146 Building $310,695
2022	$4,685.00 Homeowner's exemption	$159,257 Land $32,018 Building $127,239	$398,141 Land $80,044 Building $318,097

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 537 Forest Haven Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone A high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Not determined for this zone
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 537 Forest Haven Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · lower than 73% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20