Beaufort County property record for 173 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 708 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $303 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R600036000035A0000 |
| Primary APN | R600036000035A0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 708 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 00503388 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | R600036000035A0000 |
| Street Address | 173 MAY RIVER RD |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910-5304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 6106 |
| Legal Description | PRITCHARDVILLE PB24 P82 PB128 P135~02/17 AC ADDED FM 36/419 PB143 PG81 |
| Legal Subdivision | S.C. 46 PRITCHARDVILLE AREA |
| Legal Lot Number | 35A |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 2103 |
173 May River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-5304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000052602 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014415 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 May River Rd was $303.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $303.00 | $1,670 (-43.81%) | |
| 2024 | $303.00 | $2,972 (-) Land $1,488 Building $1,484 | $74,300 (-) Land $37,200 Building $37,100 |
| 2023 | $303.00 (+5.57%) | $2,972 (+104.12%) Land $1,488 Building $1,484 | $74,300 (+104.12%) Land $37,200 Building $37,100 |
| 2022 | $287.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,456 Land $744 Building $712 | $36,400 Land $18,600 Building $17,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 173 May River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 134 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 134 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 173 May River Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · lower than 62% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | BJW&SA serves 164,829 people · EPA ID SC0720003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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