Florence County property record for 1261 W Sumter St, Florence, SC 29501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.774 acres (33,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90044-04-018 |
| Primary APN | 90044-04-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,750 sqft (0.774 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 225 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | FLORENCE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29501-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W SUMTER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD |
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | FLORENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
1261 W Sumter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Florence County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20234357 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1043 / 520 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2209 |
| Document Number | 0010430520 |
| Book / Page | 1043 / 520 |
| Map Reference | MB O PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00004357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2209 |
| Document Number | 0010431602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1043/1602 |
| Instrument | 2023-00004533 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2209 |
| Document Number | 0009230278 |
| Book / Page | 923 / 278 |
| Map Reference | MB O PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1261 W SUMTER ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2209 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 W Sumter St was $583.
Source: Florence County assessment roll, as of March 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence County |
| Municipality | Florence City |
| Unified School District | Florence School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $583.00 | $4,573 Land $800 Building $3,773 | $114,347 Land $20,000 Building $94,347 |
| 2023 | $66.00 (+407.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,120,663 (+99,884.11%) Land $692,000 Building $1,428,663 | $5,301,658 (+9,899.92%) Land $1,730,000 Building $3,571,658 |
| 2022 | $13.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,121 Land $692 Building $1,429 | $53,017 Land $17,300 Building $35,717 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1261 W Sumter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1261 W Sumter St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF FLORENCE serves 79,745 people · EPA ID SC2110001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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