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Last sold for $40,000 on Nov 30, 2022

559 CENTRAL AVE

MELDRIM, GA 31318
2
Baths
3,058 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Nov 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$870 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,553 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,833
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,841
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$23,883

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
80
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyEffingham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 512 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
South Effingham Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
H
South Effingham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
E
Sand Hill Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.5 mi

District: Effingham County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 31318These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.100
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.166 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,039
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

559 Central Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Meldrim 31318
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Meldrim 31318
  • Among the oldest homes in Effingham County

How it measures up in Meldrim 31318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Meldrim 31318.

Living area3,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 559 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMeldrim 31318Effingham County
Living areabigger than3,058 ft²97% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac3% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19097% of homesalmost no homes

About 559 Central Ave

When did 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA last sell?

559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA last sold on Nov 30, 2022 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA?

559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA has 2 bathrooms, 3,058 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA built?

559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA?

559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA is assigned to South Effingham Middle School (middle), rated A; South Effingham High School (high), rated B+; Sand Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Effingham County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA compare to other homes in Meldrim 31318?

Among the 213 homes in Meldrim 31318, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,058 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1909 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 559 Central Ave, Meldrim, GA was $870. The county assessed it at $9,553.

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