1280 Independence Dr, Elgin, SC 29045 Property Records

Richland County property record for 1280 Independence Dr, Elgin, SC 29045

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$227,630 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$1,760 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Dec 2023 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28803-12-21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28803-12-21
Alternative APNs
  • R28803-12-21
  • 02178379

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,808 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,376 sqft
1st Floor Area998 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2021
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2021
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Area378 sqft
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number02178379
Street Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR
CityELGIN
StateSC
Zip29045-7915
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD
Legal DescriptionLOT 49 45.9X118.4X20.5X56.6X118.9 #SU PARK @ LIBERTY RIDGE PH 2 #PR RB2478-3402
Legal SubdivisionLIBERTY RIDGE
Legal Lot Number45,49
JurisdictionRICHLAND SC
Township / Civil DivisionPONTIAC
Census Block Group2
Census Block2079
Census Tract11407

Owner

Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 15, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 9, 2021Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LENDUS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202114425
Deed Book / Page2594 / 314
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRICHLAND SC
Recording DateApr 28, 2026
Property Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915
Document Number0000020017
Book / Page3121 / 3487
Instrument DateMar 31, 2026
Instrument202620017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915

Mortgage

Document Number0000020017,
DateApr 28, 2026
Book Page3121/3487
Instrument202620017
Lender
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate6%
Max Rate-1%

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRICHLAND SC
Property Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2024
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915

Mortgage

Document Number0028850063
DateDec 8, 2023
Book Page2885/63
Instrument2023052944
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term328 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRICHLAND SC
Property Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915

Mortgage

Document Number0028352969
DateMay 15, 2023
Book Page2835/2969
Instrument2023020044
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term335 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

March 2021: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionRICHLAND SC
Recording DateMar 9, 2021
Property Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915
Document Number0025940314
Book / Page2594 / 314
Map ReferenceMB 2478 PG 3402
Instrument DateMar 3, 2021
Instrument2021014425
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$843.60
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1280 INDEPENDENCE DR, ELGIN, SC 29045-7915

Mortgage

Document Number2021014426
DateMar 9, 2021
Instrument2021014426
Lender
NameLENDUS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyRichland County
MunicipalityColumbia City
Unified School DistrictRichland School District 2 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,760.00 (-10.11%) Homeowner's exemption$250,300 (-) Land $50,400 Building $199,900$250,300 (-) Land $50,400 Building $199,900
2024$250,300 (+2,649.34%) Land $50,400 Building $199,900$250,300 (+9.97%) Land $50,400 Building $199,900
2023$1,958.00 (+84.2%)$9,104 (+405.78%)$227,600 (+658.67%)
2021$1,063.00$1,800$30,000 Land $30,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 31 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies31 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF COLUMBIA
serves 354,068 people · EPA ID SC4010001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityChlorite
resolved · Dec 2024
E. coli
resolved · Apr 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
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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