Saluda County property record for 157 Ward Ave, Ward, SC 29166
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-00-01-001 |
| Primary APN | 107-00-01-001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 107 00 01 001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 WARD AVE |
| City | WARD |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29166-9375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED REF 127-310/1435-46/1436-182/1444-43 PL REF 14-17 |
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGE SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1102 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
157 Ward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Saluda County records, as of December 26, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Other, Transfer |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000144443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1444 / 43 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 157 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Document Number | 001444/0043 |
| Book / Page | 1444 / 43 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00012699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 157 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Document Number | 001435/0046 |
| Book / Page | 1435 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00012148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 871 BOYDS MILL POND RD, LAURENS, SC 29360-5618 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Ward Ave was $472 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Saluda County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda County |
| Municipality | Ward Town |
| Unified School District | Aiken County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,550 (-33.25%) Land $510 Building $2,040 | $63,700 (-) Land $12,800 Building $50,900 |
| 2024 | $476.00 (+366.67%) | $3,820 (-) Land $770 Building $3,050 | $63,700 (-) Land $12,800 Building $50,900 |
| 2023 | $102.00 (+5.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,820 (+49.8%) Land $770 Building $3,050 | $63,700 (-) Land $12,800 Building $50,900 |
| 2022 | $97.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,550 Land $510 Building $2,040 | $63,700 Land $12,800 Building $50,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 27, 2024
| 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 157 Ward Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 78% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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