Chatham County property record for 59 Smith Ave, Savannah, GA 31408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,234 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-0005-01-001 |
| Primary APN | 6-0005-01-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,234 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,234 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,017 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 678 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 59 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31408-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PT OF TCT 92 INDUSTRIAL CITY GAR DENS |
| Legal Subdivision | INDUSTRIAL CITY |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
59 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 SMITH AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025800656 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 59 SMITH AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408-1217 |
| Document Number | 0025800656 |
| Book / Page | 2580 / 656 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-013748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| 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 | 59 SMITH AVE, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408-1217 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Smith Ave was $1,447, down 49.1% from the year before.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Garden City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103,400 (+1.17%) Land $24,000 Building $79,400 | $258,500 (+1.17%) Land $60,000 Building $198,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,447.00 (-49.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,200 Land $24,000 Building $78,200 | $255,500 Land $60,000 Building $195,500 |
| 2024 | $2,845.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,600 (+24.85%) Land $19,200 Building $66,400 | $214,000 (+24.85%) Land $48,000 Building $166,000 | |
| 2022 | $68,560 Land $10,400 Building $58,160 | $171,400 Land $26,000 Building $145,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1994) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1994 · Heavy Rains, Tornados, Flooding, High Winds |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 59 Smith Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | GARDEN CITY serves 9,000 people · EPA ID GA0510000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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