Sumter County property record for 231 Independence Ave, Sumter, SC 29153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,019 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,900 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 252-03-02-012 |
| Primary APN | 252-03-02-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,019 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Utility Building | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 52478 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 252 03 02 012 |
| Street Address | 231 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29153-7935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | LOT 110 Z29-112 100 FT AV PB88-483 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGH F LONGSHORE JR |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMTER SOUTHEAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Sumter County records, as of December 18, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1219 SHORELAND DR, SUMTER, SC 29154-7039 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0011942536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 001194 / 002536 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 INDEPENDENCE AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-7935 |
| Document Number | 0000000001 |
| Book / Page | 001280 / 000628 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 118 PALM SPRINGS DR WEDGEFIELD SC 291689770, WEDGEFIELD, SC 29168-9770 |
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter County |
| Unified School District | Sumter County Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,285.00 (+1.82%) | $3,700 (-) Land $570 Building $3,130 | $61,694 (-) Land $9,500 Building $52,194 |
| 2023 | $3,700 (-) Land $570 Building $3,130 | $61,694 (-) Land $9,500 Building $52,194 | |
| 2022 | $1,262.00 | $3,700 Land $570 Building $3,130 | $61,694 Land $9,500 Building $52,194 |
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 January 8, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 75% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| FTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
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