Chester County property record for 157 Walnut St, Chester, SC 29706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 2,381 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201-03-22-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 201-03-22-005-000 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,381 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 14,636 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 157 WALNUT ST |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29706-1571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 157 WALNUT |
| Legal Tract | 90 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chester Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1988 · 143 contributing resources · NRIS 87000684 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
157 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Chester County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 WALNUT ST, CHESTER, SC 29706-1571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022120660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1389 / 90 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Walnut St was $4,036, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of November 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Chester County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,036.00 (+3.01%) | $18,030 Land $720 Building $17,310 | $450,700 Land $18,000 Building $432,700 |
| 2024 | $3,918.00 (+1.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,845.00 (+171.73%) | $11,140 (+154.34%) Land $720 Building $10,420 | $278,500 (+154.11%) Land $18,000 Building $260,500 |
| 2022 | $1,415.00 | $4,380 Land $380 Building $4,000 | $109,600 Land $9,500 Building $100,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 157 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 2, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 157 Walnut 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.4% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) private · serves 15,668 people · EPA ID SC1220002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Cable | 500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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