Effingham County property record for 72 Poplar St, Guyton, GA 31312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,754 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 4.8 acres (209,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,216 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit Sep 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03200-076-000 |
| Primary APN | 03200-076-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,754 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 209,088 sqft (4.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 624 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 270 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 4657 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 POPLAR ST |
| City | GUYTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31312-4577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | 4.80 AC |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | GUYTON-SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 30208 |
72 Poplar St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Effingham County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICA FUNDING |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 20212683 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2715 / 589 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002231/781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Property Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002387/664 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2387/664 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Property Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000002994/0000000070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Book Page | 0000002994/0000000070 |
| Instrument | D2025-006959 |
| Name | NEW AMERICA FUNDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Document Number | 002715/589 |
| Book / Page | 2715 / 589 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 POPLAR ST, GUYTON, GA 31312-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000002715/0000000592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000002715/0000000592 |
| Instrument | 009933 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Poplar St was $3,216 with a homeowner's exemption, up 25% from the year before.
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Effingham County |
| Unified School District | Effingham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,558 (+11.75%) Land $50,974 Building $101,584 | $381,398 (+11.75%) Land $127,436 Building $253,962 | |
| 2025 | $3,216.00 (+25.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,523 (+47.95%) Land $34,938 Building $101,585 | $341,307 (+47.95%) Land $87,345 Building $253,962 |
| 2024 | $2,572.00 (+34.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $92,276 (+4.02%) Land $37,850 Building $54,426 | $230,688 (+4.02%) Land $94,624 Building $136,064 |
| 2023 | $1,916.00 (-18.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,706 (+13.34%) Land $37,850 Building $50,856 | $221,764 (+13.34%) Land $94,624 Building $127,140 |
| 2022 | $2,360.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,262 Land $27,406 Building $50,856 | $195,655 Land $68,515 Building $127,140 |
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.
FEMA maps place 72 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
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 72 Poplar St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Planters Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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