Lancaster County property record for 303 E Gay St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 57 acres (2,482,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,565 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,317 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0068P-0W-001.01 |
| Primary APN | 0068P-0W-001.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,482,920 sqft (57 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 7.5 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 10159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 E GAY ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-2545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 57.5 X 75 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
303 E Gay St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2040 EMMA CIR, LANCASTER, SC 29720-7643 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201414923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 831 / 62 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 303 E Gay St was $1,317, up 12.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,317.00 (+12.76%) | $3,070 Land $381 Building $2,689 | $80,500 Land $10,000 Building $70,500 |
| 2024 | $1,168.00 (-4.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,225.00 | $2,670 Land $480 Building $2,190 | $44,500 Land $8,000 Building $36,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 E Gay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 303 E Gay 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 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 14,074 people · EPA ID SC2910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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