Chatham County property record for 79 Smith Ave, Savannah, GA 31408
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,559 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,500 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $995 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-0003-03-004 |
| Primary APN | 6-0003-03-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Utility Area | 200 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,559 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 79 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 NE PT TCT 94 IND CITY GDNS |
| Legal Subdivision | IND CITY GDNS |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
79 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SMITH AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 300W / 590 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033500700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 SMITH AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408-1217 |
| Document Number | 0033500700 |
| Book / Page | 3350 / 700 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4829 OLD LOUISVILLE RD, GARDEN CITY, GA 31408-2404 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Smith Ave was $995.
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 | $57,640 (+0.84%) Land $20,000 Building $37,640 | $144,100 (+0.84%) Land $50,000 Building $94,100 | |
| 2025 | $995.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,160 Land $20,000 Building $37,160 | $142,900 Land $50,000 Building $92,900 |
| 2023 | $45,960 (+46.18%) Land $16,000 Building $29,960 | $114,900 (+46.18%) Land $40,000 Building $74,900 | |
| 2022 | $983.00 | $31,440 Land $5,200 Building $26,240 | $78,600 Land $13,000 Building $65,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 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 79 Smith Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | 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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