217 E 38th St is a completely gutted, two-story single-family home in Savannah's historic Griffin Ward neighborhood. Stripped to the studs and sold AS-IS, this is a true gut-renovation opportunity. The 1920-built wood-frame structure sits on a 0.11-acre lot zoned TN-2 in the Streetcar Historic District. Prior permitted renovation work totaling $145,000+ has been completed on the structure. No utilities are currently operational. Cash or construction loan only. Flood Zone X — no flood insurance required. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, room count, and condition. Located minutes from Downtown Savannah, Daffin Park, SCAD, and the Thomas Square arts corridor — a rare chance to put your vision to work in one of the city's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Contact listing agent to schedule a showing.
For sale
$400,000
217 E 38th Street, Savannah, GA 31401
4beds
1,624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 91 days |
- 343 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Solana 912-663-9576,
The Commercial Group,
Kim Lyle 912-484-1330,
The Commercial Group
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: SA348676
Originating MLS: Savannah Multi-List Corporation
Originating MLS: Savannah Multi-List CorporationLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: No Hot Water
- Laundry: None
Features
- None
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Available
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Historic District, Interior Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2006532005
- Zoning: TN-2
- Zoning description: Single Family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Griffin Ward
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Savannah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,093
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 91 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
- Inclusions: None
- Ownership type: Homeowner/Owner,Investor
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+25%$246/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #SA348676 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listing removed | $320,000$197/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10634367 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $320,000+52.4%$197/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10634367 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2008 | Sold | $210,000-30%$129/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #SA49879 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2008 | Listed for sale | $300,000$185/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #49879 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,093 -0.9% | $37,960 |
| 2024 | $1,103 +54.8% | $37,960 -9.5% |
| 2023 | $713 | $41,960 +72% |
| 2022 | $713 -11.1% | $24,400 -6.2% |
| 2021 | $801 -2.4% | $26,000 |
| 2020 | $821 +17.6% | $26,000 |
| 2019 | $698 -28.9% | $26,000 -21.1% |
| 2018 | $982 +27.8% | $32,960 +93% |
| 2017 | $768 +9.2% | $17,080 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $703 +92.5% | $16,800 -26.7% |
| 2015 | $365 -86.5% | $22,920 -55.6% |
| 2014 | $2,710 | $51,600 +25.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,040 +5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $38,880 +22.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,640 -16.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,000 -50.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,200 -0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,800 +37.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,000 +30.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,800 +16.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,600 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,000 +44.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Thomas Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHenderson E Formey Jr Early Learning CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Hubert Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10The School Of Liberal Studies At Savannah HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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- Chatham County
- Savannah
- 31401
- Thomas Square
- 217 E 38th Street
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