Chatham County, GA Property Records
Property records in Chatham, Georgia provide important information about real estate ownership, land parcels, assessed values, property taxes, sales history, legal descriptions, and sometimes building or exemption details. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, attorneys, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax assessments, or researching property history in Chatham County.
Users can access official Chatham property records through the Chatham County Board of Assessors, which maintains assessment and parcel information for properties throughout the county, including Savannah and surrounding communities. Deed and land transaction records may also be available through the appropriate county court or clerk’s office. For the most reliable and current assessment information, visit the county’s official Chatham property records resource.
Chatham County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Chatham County has a median rent of $1,271, far above the Georgia median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $239,400, well over the state's $140,550 and the national $173,750, reflecting the demand of Savannah and the coast.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.92% is slightly above the state rate of 0.9% and clearly above the national 0.74%, so owners of higher-value homes also pay a larger tax bill in practice.
The median household income is $62,773, higher than Georgia's $53,094 and a little below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.6% is notably higher than the state's 2.91% and the national 2.87%, a sign that jobs are less plentiful relative to the workforce.
Renter-occupied housing is 42.96% of homes, much higher than the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%. Overall, Chatham County is a high-cost, rental-heavy market, with strong incomes offset by elevated unemployment and above-average housing costs.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chatham
Chatham County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 122,475 total parcels, including 111,390 residential and 5,092 commercial parcels, assessed for 2024, with the latest assessor update on September 23, 2024. Recorded documents include 266,478 deeds and 161,594 mortgages, and 98,862 Notice of Trustee Sale records reflect foreclosure activity.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 122,475 |
| Residential Parcels | 111,390 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,092 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | September 23, 2024 |
| Deed Records | 266,478 |
| Mortgage Records | 161,594 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 94,467 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 98,862 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan transferring between lenders or holders, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared.
Chatham County has 294,645 assignment and release records, including 48,085 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to February 3, 2023, and 245,809 release documents recorded from April 13, 2001, to August 19, 2025. The county also has 751 other documents.
These records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to trace a loan through its transfers and confirm that old liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Chatham County, GA Property Records
Chatham County real estate records are filed with the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk in Savannah, covering the county's 122,475 parcels. Deeds are recorded from January 1, 2006, through August 14, 2025, alongside mortgages, assignments, and releases.
The Chatham County Clerk real estate page explains the clerk's real estate services, and the real estate forms page provides recording forms. To record documents electronically, see the Chatham County eRecording page. Recorded instruments can be searched through the GSCCCA real estate records search.
Search by grantor or grantee name, select Chatham County, and open the matching instruments. The clerk's office is at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 912-652-7199 for help.
Chatham Registrar of Deeds
The Chatham County Probate Office is located at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA, 31401 and can be reached at 912-652-7199. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through gsccca.org or the official website superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov.
Chatham County Superior Court Clerk
Chatham County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chatham County property records by address?
Search recorded documents through the GSCCCA real estate records search. For help with a specific address, see the Clerk's real estate page or call the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk at 912-652-7199. The office is at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah.
How can I find property owners in Chatham County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds, which you can search by grantor or grantee through the GSCCCA search. Chatham County's deed records run from January 1, 2006, to August 14, 2025. The Clerk's office at 912-652-7199 can help with questions about a transfer.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chatham County?
Chatham County's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 122,475 parcels, with the latest assessor update on September 23, 2024. Assessed values are held by the county's assessment office, not the court. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 912-652-7199 for direction to the right office.
Where can I find Chatham County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk at 912-652-7199 can point you to the right office in Savannah. The county's median property tax rate is 0.92%, a helpful guide to what a bill may look like for a given home value.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chatham County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents through the GSCCCA search, or start with the Clerk's real estate page. Recording forms are on the real estate forms page, and the eRecording page covers electronic filing.
Where can I access Chatham County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk at 912-652-7199 to ask which county office provides parcel maps for the county's 122,475 parcels. Legal descriptions in deeds found through the GSCCCA search can also help locate a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chatham County?
Permits and zoning are managed by county and municipal planning offices, not the court clerk. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 912-652-7199 for direction to the right office in Savannah or your municipality. Deeds from the GSCCCA search may show restrictions affecting a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chatham County?
The GSCCCA search is built for individual lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk at 912-652-7199 to ask what bulk records are available, or compile names from deed searches for the area you need.