601 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401 Property Records

Chatham County property record for 601 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 5 ba · 4,699 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,632 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,975,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$19,025 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-0032-58-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-0032-58-001`
Alternative APN	`S187R414`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,699 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,633 sqft
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1883
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,632 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 43 ft wide
Garage Area	950 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	227 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 WHITAKER ST
City	SAVANNAH
State	GA
Zip	31401-5543
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RIPA
Legal Description	LOT 7 FORSYTH WARD
Legal Subdivision	HISTORIC
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Township / Civil Division	SAVANNAH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	11200

Historic Designation

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

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

Owner

601 Whitaker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	601 WHITAKER ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5543
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jul 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202115544
Deed Book / Page	2631 / 99
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2021
Property Address	601 WHITAKER ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5543
Document Number	0002631/99
Book / Page	2631 / 99
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-015544
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 20, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 WHITAKER ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5543

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002631/0000000101
Date	Dec 3, 2021
Book Page	0000002631/0000000101

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHATHAM GA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2017
Property Address	601 WHITAKER ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5543
Document Number	0011460340
Book / Page	1146 / 340
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	2017-007619
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 WHITAKER ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-5543

Mortgage

Document Number	1146/341
Date	Aug 8, 2017
Book Page	1146/341
Instrument	30537120017

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Whitaker St was $19,025.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Chatham County
Municipality	Savannah City
Unified School District	Chatham County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$631,440 (-21.07%) Land $100,000 Building $531,440	$1,578,600 (-21.07%) Land $250,000 Building $1,328,600
2025	$19,025.00 Homeowner's exemption	$800,040 Land $201,600 Building $598,440	$2,000,100 Land $504,000 Building $1,496,100
2023		$800,040 (+16.06%) Land $201,600 Building $598,440	$2,000,100 (+16.06%) Land $504,000 Building $1,496,100
2022	$25,402.00	$689,320 Land $136,080 Building $553,240	$1,723,300 Land $340,200 Building $1,383,100

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 Whitaker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1999.

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 19 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	19 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1999–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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 601 Whitaker 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 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: ClearWave, Seimitsu.

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