Lancaster County property record for 1551 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,800 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0082M-0G-011.00 |
| Primary APN | 0082M-0G-011.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,318 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,734 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Width | 437 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 15289 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1551 RUTH ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-4376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Block | 7-9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
1551 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1551 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201215596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 698 / 124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1551 Ruth St was $146, down 63.4% from the year before.
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 | $146.00 (-63.41%) | $2,994 Land $435 Building $2,559 | $128,700 Land $18,700 Building $110,000 |
| 2024 | $399.00 (-2.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $409.00 | $2,604 Land $748 Building $1,856 | $65,100 Land $18,700 Building $46,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1551 Ruth St 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 1551 Ruth St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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