Lancaster County property record for 1531 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,581 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0082M-0G-008.00 |
| Primary APN | 0082M-0G-008.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,581 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 15286 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1531 RUTH ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-4376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | 75X150 CONTRACT OF SALE |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR MARTINZA L BROWN |
| Legal Tract | OF |
| Legal Block | 17-19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-19 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1531 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PALMETTO CITIZENS FCU |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202310776 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1702 / 233 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010777 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1531 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Document Number | 0000010776 |
| Book / Page | 1702 / 233 |
| Map Reference | PL 2000-19 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $585.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1531 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Document Number | 0000010777 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023010777 |
| Name | PALMETTO CITIZENS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1531 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Document Number | 0000011942 |
| Book / Page | 1571 / 329 |
| Map Reference | PL 2000-19 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022011942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $228.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7136 KINLEY COMMONS LN, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278-2500 |
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Unified School District | Lancaster County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,021.00 (-0.97%) | $8,992 (+70.11%) Land $1,200 Building $7,792 | $224,800 (+155.16%) Land $30,000 Building $194,800 |
| 2024 | $1,031.00 (+344.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $232.00 (-77.45%) | $5,286 (+69.42%) Land $1,800 Building $3,486 | $88,100 (+69.42%) Land $30,000 Building $58,100 |
| 2022 | $1,029.00 | $3,120 Land $408 Building $2,712 | $52,000 Land $6,800 Building $45,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 8, 2026
| 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.
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 | 0.01% 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 LANCASTER serves 14,074 people · EPA ID SC2910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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