Beaufort County property record for 3 Sassafras St, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $284,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R61003900005350000 |
| Primary APN | R61003900005350000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910-7654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 4116 |
| Legal Description | LOT A5 TRACT B PH I SHULTS TRACT PB81 P157 PB92 P181-182 PB94 P48-49 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMETTO TRADITIONAL HOMES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Legal Lot Number | A5 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 2107 |
3 Sassafras St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SOUTH STATE BANK |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage POTOMAC MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013233 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3844 / 1164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000019943 |
| Book / Page | 4535 / 631 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619943 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000019943, |
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| Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4535/631 |
| Instrument | 202619943 |
| Name | SOUTH STATE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2031 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000008668 |
| Book / Page | 4114 / 368 |
| Map Reference | MB 81 PG 157 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000008669 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008669 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000013233 |
| Book / Page | 3844 / 1164 |
| Map Reference | MB 81 PG 157 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020013233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $738.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3 SASSAFRAS ST, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7654 |
| Document Number | 0000013234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3844/1166 |
| Instrument | 2020013234 |
| Name | POTOMAC MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Sassafras St was $2,742, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of March 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Municipality | Bluffton Town |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,742.00 (+0.48%) | $14,170 (-7.02%) | |
| 2024 | $2,729.00 (-50.99%) | $15,240 (-) Land $6,000 Building $9,240 | $381,000 (-) Land $150,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2023 | $5,568.00 (+106.84%) | $15,240 (+34.15%) Land $6,000 Building $9,240 | $381,000 (+34.15%) Land $150,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2022 | $2,692.00 | $11,360 Land $2,240 Building $9,120 | $284,000 Land $56,000 Building $228,000 |
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 3 Sassafras St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 109 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 145 units insured incl. 36 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1995–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 3 Sassafras St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | BJW&SA serves 164,829 people · EPA ID SC0720003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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