Sumter County property record for 255 Independence Ave, Sumter, SC 29153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 251-14-02-015 |
| Primary APN | 251-14-02-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,069 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,500 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered/Finished Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 52194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29153-7935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 116 Z29-112 85 FT AV - |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| 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 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 191, COLUMBIA, SC 29202-0191 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1318 / 5342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013154988 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 255 INDEPENDENCE AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-7935 |
| Document Number | 0013154988 |
| Book / Page | 1315 / 4988 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 KIGHT RD, TIMMONSVILLE, SC 29161-7874 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 INDEPENDENCE AVE, SUMTER, SC 29153-7935 |
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of December 3, 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 | $150.00 (+2.74%) | $2,490 (-) Land $380 Building $2,110 | $62,137 (-) Land $9,500 Building $52,637 |
| 2023 | $146.00 (-67.04%) | $2,490 (-33.24%) Land $380 Building $2,110 | $62,137 (-) Land $9,500 Building $52,637 |
| 2022 | $443.00 | $3,730 Land $570 Building $3,160 | $62,137 Land $9,500 Building $52,637 |
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 74% 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| FTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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