Georgetown County property record for 196 John Waites Ct, Georgetown, SC 29440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,474 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0201710045.00.00 |
| Primary APN | 0201710045.00.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 6362 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0201710045.00.00 |
| Street Address | 196 JOHN WAITES CT |
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29440-6916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 320 PHASE II SECT II PLT 19-155 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION PH 02 SE |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 320 |
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 920301 |
196 John Waites Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Georgetown County records, as of January 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 196 JOHN WAITES CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025011888 |
| Deed Book / Page | RB4927 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN SC |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 196 JOHN WAITES CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6916 |
| Document Number | RB4927/0187 |
| Book / Page | RB4927 / 187 |
| Map Reference | MB Z PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025011888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $988.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 196 JOHN WAITES CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6916 |
| Document Number | 0RB4927191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | RB4927/191 |
| Name | CAROLIN SOUTH |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.37% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.37% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 John Waites Ct was $1,474, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Georgetown County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Georgetown County |
| Unified School District | Georgetown County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,474.00 (+5.89%) | $10,336 (+15.1%) Land $1,707 Building $8,629 | $363,400 (+61.73%) Land $60,000 Building $303,400 |
| 2024 | $1,392.00 (+0.87%) | $8,980 (-) Land $1,260 Building $7,720 | $224,700 (-) Land $31,600 Building $193,100 |
| 2023 | $1,380.00 (+7.14%) | $8,980 (-) Land $1,260 Building $7,720 | $224,700 (-) Land $31,600 Building $193,100 |
| 2022 | $1,288.00 | $8,980 Land $1,260 Building $7,720 | $224,700 Land $31,600 Building $193,100 |
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 196 John Waites Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 78 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 78 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 196 John Waites Ct is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 91% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | GCWSD WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION (2220006) serves 1,132 people · EPA ID SC2220006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| HTC Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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