This lovely, well maintained home with a huge backyard is centrally located in Savannah's Fairway Oaks Neighborhood designated on the National Register as a Historic District. This wonderful home has an amazing backyard that MUST BE SEEN! The completely fenced-in back yard showcases established trees, flowers, and plantings on over a 1/2-acre lot just perfect for entertaining and a family. The 1,876 sqft, 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home has hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. The updated kitchen showcases new Shaker white cabinets, countertops, and a custom stone backsplash adjacent to a breakfast nook. Adjacent to the kitchen and den is an open-concept bright light-filled living room and dining room. The marvelous Master Suite features a spacious Master Bathroom with walk-in closet and dual vanities along with private access to the deck. Such a rare find for the neighborhood! The property also features an onsite workshop boasting approximately 260 sqft perfect for any craftsman!
Sold for $413,000
$413,000
5 Margatha Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
3beds
1,876sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1955
0.53 Acres Lot
$407,600 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$2,118 Estimated rent
Home value
$407,600
$375,000 - $440,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Attic: Walkin, Pull Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 2012506016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volt
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Savannah
Other
Other facts
- Appliances: Dishwasher, W/D Connection, Fireplace, Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Attic: Walkin, Pull Down
- Exterior Lot: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Lighting-Landscape
- Construction: Brick/Siding
- Cooling Source: Electric
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
- Inclusions: Ceiling Fans, Alarm-Smoke/Fire, Refrigerator, Security System, Speakers; Wired
- Property Description: Full Size Lot
- Property Sub Type: Stick Built
- Property Type: Residential
- Road Surface: Paved
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Style: Ranch
- Water: Public Water
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Kitchen Breakfast: Breakfast Area
- Master Bath Features: Double Vanities, Separate Shower, Tub
- Master Bedroom Description: Master Suite
- Roof: Asphalt
- Laundry: Laundry Room
- Energy Features: Double Pane/Thermo, Programmable Thermostat
- Parking Description: Off Street
- Heating Source: Gas
- Water Heater Type: Gas
- Exterior House: Deck, Fire Pit
- Lot Description: Private Backyard
- Cable: Cable Ready
- Last Change Type: Active Contingent
- Last Status: Active
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Foundation: Pier
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Electric: 220 Volt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2025 | Sold | $413,000+50.5%$220/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2018 | Sold | $274,500-1.8%$146/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #SA193694 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2018 | Pending sale | $279,500$149/sqft |
Source: Savannah Realty #193694 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Price change | $279,500+1.1%$149/sqft |
Source: Randy Newhouse Realty #8407753 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Pending sale | $276,500$147/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $276,500+35.5%$147/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2011 | Sold | $204,000-9.3%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2010 | Price change | $224,9000%$120/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Savannah #74830 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2010 | Listed for sale | $225,000+12.5%$120/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Garvin, #72417 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2007 | Sold | $200,000$107/sqft |
Source: Hive MLS #SA30673 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,711 +1.1% | $158,800 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $2,681 +27.1% | $158,440 +20.4% |
| 2023 | $2,110 -16.5% | $131,640 +18.6% |
| 2022 | $2,526 -0.6% | $111,000 +15% |
| 2021 | $2,540 -1.7% | $96,480 |
| 2020 | $2,584 +1.5% | $96,480 |
| 2019 | $2,546 -30.6% | $96,480 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $3,669 +2.8% | $85,680 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,568 +19.3% | $76,000 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $2,990 +1.5% | $76,280 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $2,946 -26.3% | $72,440 -6% |
| 2014 | $3,999 | $77,040 -0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $77,120 +3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,400 -4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $78,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $78,200 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,200 +17.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $71,000 +22.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $57,800 +26.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $45,800 +47.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairway Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Heard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Myers Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Jenkins High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Heard
- Middle: Myers
- High: Jenkins
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Chatham County
- Savannah
- 31406
- Fairway Oaks
- 5 Margatha Dr
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