Richland County property record for 159 West Ct, Columbia, SC 29212
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04981-01-15 |
| Primary APN | 04981-01-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Utility Area | 50 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,985 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00060757 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WEST CT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29212-2418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PDD |
| Legal Description | APT A BLDG 4 41.4X46.3X41.3X46.3 #SU FOREST HILLS #PR Y-9832 Z-1267 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HILLS CONDOS |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | DUTCH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WEST CT, COLUMBIA, SC 29212-2418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201665891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2143 / 3793 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018012774 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Unified School District | Lexington School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $657.00 (+21.22%) | $91,800 (-) | $132,400 (-) Land $15,000 Building $117,400 |
| 2024 | $91,800 (+2,775.94%) | $132,400 (+65.91%) Land $15,000 Building $117,400 | |
| 2023 | $542.00 (-2.69%) | $3,192 (+0.06%) | $79,800 (-) |
| 2021 | $557.00 | $3,190 | $79,800 Land $12,000 Building $67,800 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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