Beaufort County property record for 188 Flatwater Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 8 ba · 3,604 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Construction Loan May 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 242010139 |
| Primary APN | 242010139 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,604 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,343 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 242010139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 FLATWATER DR |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910-9348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1201 HAMPTON LAKE PH11 PB151 PG96 AC 1/20 PB151 PG 126 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPTON LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1201 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2103 |
188 Flatwater Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 188 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021034743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4010 / 2462 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Property Address | 188 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CTR 427, 427, LOMBARD, IL 60148-5645 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000088463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4098/822 |
| Instrument | 2021088463 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 188 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9348 |
| Document Number | 0000034743 |
| Book / Page | 4010 / 2462 |
| Map Reference | MB 151 PG 96 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021034743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $715.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 188 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9348 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 188 FLATWATER DR, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-9348 |
| Document Number | 0000048406 |
| Book / Page | 003792 / 000979 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 48406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1104 LONGWOOD CT MATTHEWS NC 281047767, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-7767 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Flatwater Dr was $7,488, down 63% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Municipality | Bluffton Town |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,488.00 (-62.97%) | $47,440 (-2.77%) | |
| 2024 | $20,219.00 (+860.52%) | $48,792 (+285.71%) Land $14,000 Building $34,792 | $1,219,800 (-) Land $350,000 Building $869,800 |
| 2023 | $2,105.00 (-57.32%) | $12,650 (-23.33%) | $1,219,800 (+343.56%) Land $350,000 Building $869,800 |
| 2022 | $4,932.00 | $16,500 | $275,000 Land $275,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 188 Flatwater Dr 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 407 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 407 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 188 Flatwater Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Sparklight DSL | 30 / 5 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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