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601 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 601 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details87,405 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size1.14 acres (49,658 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$40,000,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$290,834 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-0005-05-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-0005-05-001
Alternative APN
  • S081680

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area87,405 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,830 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area49,658 sqft (1.14 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypePool Type
Pool Area800 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area168 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 E BAY ST
CitySAVANNAH
StateGA
Zip31401-1211
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Local Zoning CodeRBC
Legal DescriptionLOTS 5 THRU 12 WASHINGTON WD & E PT OF BAY ST
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Township / Civil DivisionSAVANNAH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract11700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Savannah Historic District
listed 1966 · 1,100 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000277

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

601 E Bay St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2019.

Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3230 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, 500, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-2502
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 2, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PNC BANK NA
Nov 20, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
KEY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201912175
Deed Book / Page1779 / 470
Prior Transfer DateDec 31, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc00383W0039
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Property Address601 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1211
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010920391
DateJun 2, 2017
Book Page1092/391
Instrument30413700032
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueJul 1, 2022

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHATHAM GA
Recording DateNov 20, 2019
Property Address601 E BAY ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-1211
Document Number0017790470
Book / Page1779 / 470
Instrument DateNov 20, 2019
Instrument2019-012175
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address777 MAIN ST STE 2260, 2260, FORT WORTH, TX 76102-5309

Mortgage

Document Number0017790476
DateNov 25, 2019
Book Page0000001779/0000000476
Instrument032027540022
Lender
NameKEY BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueJan 1, 2024

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 E Bay St was $290,834, up 41.3% from the year before.

Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyChatham County
MunicipalitySavannah City
Unified School DistrictChatham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,212,000 (-9.65%) Land $2,383,600 Building $6,828,400$23,030,000 (-9.65%) Land $5,959,000 Building $17,071,000
2025$290,834.00 (+41.28%)$10,195,800 Land $2,383,600 Building $7,812,200$25,489,500 Land $5,959,000 Building $19,530,500
2024$205,857.00
2023$10,195,800 (-26.47%) Land $2,383,600 Building $7,812,200$25,489,500 (-26.47%) Land $5,959,000 Building $19,530,500
2022$428,665.00$13,866,880 Land $2,383,600 Building $11,483,280$34,667,200 Land $5,959,000 Building $28,708,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 E Bay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 23 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies23 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

The area around 601 E Bay 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSAVANNAH-MAIN
serves 168,958 people · EPA ID GA0510003
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: ClearWave, Seimitsu.

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