Sumter County property record for 173 Walter Ave, Sumter, SC 29153
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 924 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $247 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 268-06-05-008 |
| Primary APN | 268-06-05-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Width | 150 ft Width |
| Porch | Covered/Finished Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 54042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 WALTER AVE |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29153-8590 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 1,2,3 & BLK I .86 Z9-102 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEDDIE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Sumter County records, as of December 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 WALTER AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-8590 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1241 / 3246 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012183598 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 173 WALTER AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-8590 |
| Document Number | 0012831599 |
| Book / Page | 1283 / 1599 |
| Map Reference | MB Z-9 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 PRATT AVE, 180, SUMTER, SC 29153-8571 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 WALTER AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-8590 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 173 WALTER AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-8590 |
| Document Number | 0012413246 |
| Book / Page | 001241 / 003246 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30 BYRD ST SUMTER SC 291532005, SUMTER, SC 29153-2005 |
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $690 (-) Land $630 Building $60 | $11,500 (-) Land $10,500 Building $1,000 | |
| 2023 | $247.00 (+0.41%) | $690 (-) Land $630 Building $60 | $11,500 (-) Land $10,500 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $246.00 | $690 Land $630 Building $60 | $11,500 Land $10,500 Building $1,000 |
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 | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 87% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | CITY OF SUMTER serves 53,070 people · EPA ID SC4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| FTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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