159 Emerald Lake Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 Property Records

Richland County property record for 159 Emerald Lake Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill	$5,769 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Transfer Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22001-03-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22001-03-19`
Alternative APNs	`R22001-03-19` `01075366`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,127 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	2,964 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,127 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	126 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Patio
Porch Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	01075366
Street Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD
City	COLUMBIA
State	SC
Zip	29209-4244
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PDD
Legal Description	LOT 14 BLK B 95X152.7X94.9X154.1 #SU EMERALD LAKE #PR 50-4164
Legal Subdivision	REFLECTIONS/EMERALD LAKE
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	11606

Owner

Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 29, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI AMERICAN EAGLE MTG
Aug 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PALMETTO CITIZENS FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20184692
Deed Book / Page	2276 / 1296
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 3, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0016983902
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2024
Property Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244
Document Number	0029043840
Book / Page	2904 / 3840
Map Reference	MB 50 PG 4164
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2024
Instrument	2024009601
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2018
Property Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244
Document Number	2276/1296
Book / Page	002276 / 001296
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2018
Instrument	4692
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$666.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD COLUMBIA SC 292094244, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244

Mortgage

Document Number	2276/1299
Date	Jan 29, 2018
Book Page	002276/001299
Instrument	4693

Lender

Name	AMERICAN EAGLE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ALAMO, CA 94507

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 28, 2048

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Property Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244
Document Number	2242/0231
Book / Page	002242 / 000231
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 EMERALD LAKE RD COLUMBIA SC 292094244, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-4244

Mortgage

Document Number	2242/0231
Date	Sep 7, 2017
Book Page	002242/000231
Instrument	66473

Lender

Name	PALMETTO CITIZENS FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	COLUMBIA, SC 29250

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 6, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	South Carolina
County	Richland County
Unified School District	Richland School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,769.00 (+271.47%)	$7,200 (-96.52%)	$269,900 (-) Land $58,500 Building $211,400
2024		$207,000 (+2,775%)	$269,900 (+49.94%) Land $58,500 Building $211,400
2023	$1,553.00 (+0.65%)	$7,200 (-)	$180,000 (-)
2021	$1,543.00	$7,200	$180,000 Land $37,500 Building $142,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 11 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2015 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF COLUMBIA serves 354,068 people · EPA ID SC4010001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Chlorite resolved · Dec 2024 E. coli resolved · Apr 2021
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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