Saluda County property record for 197 Ward Ave, Ward, SC 29166
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-00-00-002 |
| Primary APN | 107-00-00-002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 107 00 00 002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 WARD AVE |
| City | WARD |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29166-9375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED REF 1158-258 PLAT REF 12-99 |
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGE SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
197 Ward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Saluda County records, as of December 26, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALUDA SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 197 WARD AVE, WARD, SC 29166-9375 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $148.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Ward Ave was $476 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Saluda County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda County |
| Unified School District | Aiken County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476.00 (-0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,570 (-) Land $440 Building $2,130 | $64,200 (-) Land $11,000 Building $53,200 |
| 2024 | $479.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,570 (-) Land $440 Building $2,130 | $64,200 (-) Land $11,000 Building $53,200 |
| 2023 | $476.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,570 (-) Land $440 Building $2,130 | $64,200 (-) Land $11,000 Building $53,200 |
| 2022 | $456.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,570 Land $440 Building $2,130 | $64,200 Land $11,000 Building $53,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 27, 2024
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 197 Ward Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 86% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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