Dorchester County property record for 196 Thames Ave, Summerville, SC 29485
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,409 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,118 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-16-10-003 |
| Primary APN | 144-16-10-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,409 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | R0028485 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 THAMES AVE |
| City | SUMMERVILLE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29485-3482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR-5_SV |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 SUBD: NEWINGTON GARDENS PH 0 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWINGTON GARDENS |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10505 |
Source: Dorchester County records, as of November 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 THAMES AVE, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485-3482 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016929017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10524 / 213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0064010222 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Municipality | Summerville Town |
| Unified School District | Dorchester School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,118.00 | $11,129 (+52.98%) Land $5,000 Building $6,129 | $278,234 (+52.98%) Land $125,000 Building $153,234 |
| 2024 | $2,118.00 (+10.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,923.00 (+2.51%) | $7,275 (-0.07%) Land $2,400 Building $4,875 | $181,882 (-) Land $60,000 Building $121,882 |
| 2022 | $1,876.00 | $7,280 Land $2,400 Building $4,880 | $181,882 Land $60,000 Building $121,882 |
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 April 30, 2026 · 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 Record median of 85 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 85 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1986–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 116 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98.9% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SUMMERVILLE CPW serves 81,750 people · EPA ID SC1810003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE MOULTRIE REGIONAL WS |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone, Xfinity.
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