Florence County property record for 231 Lester Ave, Florence, SC 29501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,381 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01472-01-086 |
| Primary APN | 01472-01-086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,381 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 231 LESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FLORENCE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29501-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WILLIAMS HGTS LT 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | FLORENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3078 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
231 Lester Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Florence County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 LESTER AVE, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1039 / 644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 231 LESTER AVE, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2650 |
| Document Number | 0010390644 |
| Book / Page | 1039 / 644 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 292 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 LESTER AVE, FLORENCE, SC 29501-2650 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Lester Ave was $461.
Source: Florence County assessment roll, as of March 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence County |
| Municipality | Florence City |
| Unified School District | Florence School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461.00 | $3,623 Land $400 Building $3,223 | $90,584 Land $10,000 Building $80,584 |
| 2023 | $1,370.00 (+392.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,462,994 (+99,899.76%) Land $280,000 Building $2,182,994 | $6,157,485 (+9,899.98%) Land $700,000 Building $5,457,485 |
| 2022 | $278.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,463 Land $280 Building $2,183 | $61,575 Land $7,000 Building $54,575 |
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 231 Lester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 231 Lester Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 42% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 FLORENCE serves 79,745 people · EPA ID SC2110001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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