Lancaster County property record for 1597 Ruth St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0082M-0L-003.00 |
| Primary APN | 0082M-0L-003.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 813 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,244 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 15325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1597 RUTH ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-4376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | 200 X 193 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRAIGHT HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3226 SHELBY DR, MONROE, NC 28110-7696 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20193182 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1215 / 84 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006224 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1597 RUTH ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-4376 |
| Document Number | 0000003182 |
| Book / Page | 001215 / 000084 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3222 SHELBY DR MONROE NC 281107696, MONROE, NC 28110-7696 |
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 | $530.00 (+14.22%) | $1,614 (+14.96%) Land $402 Building $1,212 | $32,100 (+37.18%) Land $8,000 Building $24,100 |
| 2024 | $464.00 (+0.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $463.00 | $1,404 Land $480 Building $924 | $23,400 Land $8,000 Building $15,400 |
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 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.
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 | 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: 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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