Sumter County property record for 204 Best St, Sumter, SC 29150
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,415 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,900 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,237 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 229-02-01-032 |
| Primary APN | 229-02-01-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,415 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,415 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,750 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Patio Area | 225 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 42317 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 229 02 01 032 |
| Street Address | 204 BEST ST |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29150-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 Z15-137 200 FT PB86-210 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOLSOM PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
204 Best St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Sumter County records, as of December 18, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 BEST ST, SUMTER, SC 29150-2607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0009221342 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 Best St was $2,237.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter County |
| Municipality | Sumter City |
| Unified School District | Sumter County Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,237.00 | $5,700 Land $610 Building $5,090 | $95,026 Land $10,200 Building $84,826 |
| 2023 | $5,700 (-) Land $610 Building $5,090 | $95,026 (-) Land $10,200 Building $84,826 | |
| 2022 | $2,158.00 | $5,700 Land $610 Building $5,090 | $95,026 Land $10,200 Building $84,826 |
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 204 Best St 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 January 8, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2015–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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 204 Best St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | CITY OF SUMTER serves 53,070 people · EPA ID SC4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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