Chatham County property record for 540 E Taylor St, Savannah, GA 31401
| Property Type | Townhouse |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,645 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0033-01-023 |
| Primary APN | 2-0033-01-023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,645 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,987 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,801 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 246 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 E TAYLOR ST |
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| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31401-5084 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM40 |
| Legal Description | WEST 28 FEET OF LOT 8 DAVIS WARD EASEMENT REF 42P 88 EASEMENT P |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD BEACH INST. |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Savannah Historic District listed 1966 · 1,100 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000277 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 E Taylor St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5084 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 00396K0320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 E TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5084 |
| Document Number | 0021260213 |
| Book / Page | 2126 / 213 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-011774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 E TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5084 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 E TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5084 |
| Document Number | 0012460507 |
| Book / Page | 1246 / 507 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-012752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 E TAYLOR ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E Taylor St was $6,700, up 0.6% from the year before.
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 | $392,400 (-9.99%) Land $100,000 Building $292,400 | $981,000 (-9.99%) Land $250,000 Building $731,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,700.00 (+0.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $435,960 Land $100,000 Building $335,960 | $1,089,900 Land $250,000 Building $839,900 |
| 2024 | $6,661.00 | ||
| 2023 | $328,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $301,000 | $820,000 (-) Land $67,500 Building $752,500 | |
| 2022 | $9,167.00 | $328,000 Land $27,000 Building $301,000 | $820,000 Land $67,500 Building $752,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 E Taylor St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
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 risk around 540 E Taylor St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Seimitsu.
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