Sumter County property record for 1535 Melvin Ave, Sumter, SC 29153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,903 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 268-06-01-003 |
| Primary APN | 268-06-01-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,903 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,607 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,903 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 386 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered/Finished Porch |
| Patio Area | 158 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 53979 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1535 MELVIN AVE |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29153-8554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 47,48,59,60 Z27-70 250 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDLAND ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 47,48 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1535 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Sumter County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 MELVIN AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-8554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1174 / 522 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011912381 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1535 Melvin Ave was $1,112.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,112.00 | $6,390 Land $420 Building $5,970 | $159,706 Land $10,500 Building $149,206 |
| 2023 | $1,100.00 (+0.55%) | $6,390 (-) Land $420 Building $5,970 | $159,706 (-) Land $10,500 Building $149,206 |
| 2022 | $1,094.00 | $6,390 Land $420 Building $5,970 | $159,706 Land $10,500 Building $149,206 |
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 1535 Melvin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1535 Melvin Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 75% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | CITY OF SUMTER serves 53,070 people · EPA ID SC4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| FTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures