Georgetown County property record for 20 Empire Ct, Georgetown, SC 29440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $921 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0202030011.00.00 |
| Primary APN | 0202030011.00.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 6677 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 EMPIRE CT |
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29440-6676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 11 RINGLE HTS |
| Legal Subdivision | RINGEL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN SC |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 920301 |
20 Empire Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Georgetown County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 EMPIRE CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20228647 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4381 / 139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1707/0150 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN SC |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 EMPIRE CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6676 |
| Document Number | 04381/0139 |
| Book / Page | 4381 / 139 |
| Map Reference | MB I PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200008647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $429.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 EMPIRE CT, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-6676 |
| Document Number | 202200008648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200008648 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Empire Ct was $921.
Source: Georgetown County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $921.00 | $6,190 Land $560 Building $5,630 | $154,700 Land $14,000 Building $140,700 |
| 2023 | $955.00 (+28.53%) | $6,010 (+23.16%) Land $950 Building $5,060 | $150,100 (+23.13%) Land $23,700 Building $126,400 |
| 2022 | $743.00 | $4,880 Land $600 Building $4,280 | $121,900 Land $15,000 Building $106,900 |
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 20 Empire Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 38 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 20 Empire Ct is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 89% 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 | GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001) serves 4,941 people · EPA ID SC2220001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HTC Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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