Chatham County property record for 542 E 56th St, Savannah, GA 31405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0096-05-007 |
| Primary APN | 2-0096-05-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,831 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,418 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 542 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31405-3524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LTS 2 + 3 HORNSTEIN WARD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 536 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3524 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Property Address | 542 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3524 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 E 56TH ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3524 |
| Document Number | 0000002649/0000000047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000002649/0000000047 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $182,120 (+0.11%) Land $70,400 Building $111,720 | $455,300 (+0.11%) Land $176,000 Building $279,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,237.00 (-0.59%) | $181,920 (+34.48%) Land $70,400 Building $111,520 | $454,800 (+34.48%) Land $176,000 Building $278,800 |
| 2023 | $135,280 (+6.32%) Land $48,000 Building $87,280 | $338,200 (+6.32%) Land $120,000 Building $218,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,268.00 | $127,240 Land $48,000 Building $79,240 | $318,100 Land $120,000 Building $198,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 53 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, ClearWave.
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