Newberry County property record for 279 Sims St, Whitmire, SC 29178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,344 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,933 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-1-12-6 |
| Primary APN | 314-1-12-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,464 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,933 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Account Number | 5217 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 SIMS ST |
| City | WHITMIRE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29178-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 279 SIMS ST / LOT 158 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHIT CITYRES 4RES |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBERRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITMIRE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
279 Sims St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Newberry County records, as of November 25, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 SIMS ST, WHITMIRE, SC 29178-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 4, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201740055 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1999 / 205 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 2538000269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBERRY SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 SIMS ST, WHITMIRE, SC 29178-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000040054 |
| Book / Page | 001999 / 000202 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 CHURCHILL ST UNION SC 293791807, UNION, SC 29379-1807 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBERRY SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 SIMS ST, WHITMIRE, SC 29178-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000040055 |
| Book / Page | 001999 / 000205 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 SIMS ST WHITMIRE SC 291781542, WHITMIRE, SC 29178-1542 |
Source: Newberry County assessment roll, as of November 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry County |
| Municipality | Whitmire Town |
| Unified School District | Newberry County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,689 Land $158 Building $1,531 | $48,200 Land $4,500 Building $43,700 |
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 279 Sims St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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 279 Sims St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | TOWN OF WHITMIRE serves 2,415 people · EPA ID SC3610004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 248 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 |
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