Richland County property record for 131 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,515 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,953 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13802-12-09 |
| Primary APN | 13802-12-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,515 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,515 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,953 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00465909 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 SIMS AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 61.9X190.6X61.9X190.6 #PR A-223 #OM 0065-03-09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHANDON |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,61 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 S SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-3428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Municipality | Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,302.00 (+19.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,900 (+2,775.21%) | $312,800 (+73.87%) Land $96,000 Building $216,800 |
| 2023 | $1,086.00 (-51.69%) | $7,196 (-0.06%) | $179,900 (-7.55%) |
| 2022 | $2,248.00 (+93.63%) | ||
| 2021 | $1,161.00 | $7,200 | $194,600 Land $80,000 Building $114,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 COLUMBIA serves 354,068 people · EPA ID SC4010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorite resolved · Dec 2024 E. coli resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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