Beaufort County property record for 1251 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,584 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Sale & Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R61003900A00030000 |
| Primary APN | R61003900A00030000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,780 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 00518764 |
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| Old Parcel Number | R61003900A00030000 |
| Street Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910-7003 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Professional Building (Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, Business) |
| Local Zoning Code | 6516 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 MAY RIVER RDPB51 P64~ LOT LINE AC CHANGE PB157 PG123 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAY RIVER RD COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 2107 |
1251 May River Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 769, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-0769 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NAVY FCU |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PALMETTO STATE BANK |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 24, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PALMETTO ST BK |
| May 24, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PALMETTO ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021089472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4100 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Property Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009995 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Book Page | 4315/2004 |
| Instrument | 2024009995 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 820 FOLLIN LN SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 327 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7003 |
| Document Number | 0000089472 |
| Book / Page | 4100 / 86 |
| Map Reference | MB 157 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021089472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| 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 | PO BOX 769, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-0769 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000089473 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021089473 |
| Name | PALMETTO STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7003 |
| Document Number | 0000043185 |
| Book / Page | 4024 / 369 |
| Map Reference | MB 147 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $494.00 |
| 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 | 608 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9359 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Property Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7003 |
| Document Number | 0000027998 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 0000027998 |
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| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 003670/001653 |
| Instrument | 27998 |
| Name | PALMETTO ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2023 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Property Address | 1251 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7003 |
| Document Number | 0000027999 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 0000027999 |
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| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 003670/001658 |
| Instrument | 27999 |
| Name | PALMETTO ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1251 May River Rd was $19,936, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Municipality | Bluffton Town |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,936.00 (+1.47%) | $69,000 (-) | |
| 2024 | $19,647.00 (-0.54%) | $69,000 (-) | $1,328,700 (-) Land $1,028,000 Building $300,700 |
| 2023 | $19,753.00 (+9.74%) | $69,000 (+15%) | $1,328,700 (+32.87%) Land $1,028,000 Building $300,700 |
| 2022 | $17,999.00 | $60,000 | $1,000,000 Land $740,200 Building $259,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1251 May River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · 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 109 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 145 units insured incl. 36 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1995–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 1251 May River Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BJW&SA serves 164,829 people · EPA ID SC0720003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
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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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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