Chatham County property record for 8 E 53rd St, Savannah, GA 31405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,462 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-0094-05-015 |
| Primary APN | 2-0094-05-015 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,462 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,299 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 279 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 E 53RD ST |
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| City | SAVANNAH |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31405-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 42 & 43 SUGDEN WARD |
| Legal Subdivision | ARDSLEY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 42-43 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent Historic District listed 1985 · 998 contributing resources · NRIS 85001787 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 E 53rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1990 / 493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3309 |
| Document Number | 0019900493 |
| Book / Page | 1990 / 493 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-006797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 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 |
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| Address | 8 E 53RD ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31405-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000001990/0000000494 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001990/0000000494 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 E 53rd St was $6,309.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham County |
| Municipality | Savannah City |
| Unified School District | Chatham County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $218,720 (-0.2%) Land $64,000 Building $154,720 | $546,800 (-0.2%) Land $160,000 Building $386,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,309.00 | $219,160 Land $64,000 Building $155,160 | $547,900 Land $160,000 Building $387,900 |
| 2023 | $179,640 (+25.94%) Land $64,800 Building $114,840 | $449,100 (+25.94%) Land $162,000 Building $287,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,906.00 | $142,640 Land $20,000 Building $122,640 | $356,600 Land $50,000 Building $306,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 E 53rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1991–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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 8 E 53rd 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Georgia |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SAVANNAH-MAIN serves 168,958 people · EPA ID GA0510003 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 432 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, LiveOak Fiber, Seimitsu, T-Mobile.
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