Florence County property record for 3043 Author Dr, Florence, SC 29501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,506 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,174 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,900 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10116-01-022 |
| Primary APN | 10116-01-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,174 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR |
|---|---|
| City | FLORENCE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29501-5342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MONTICELLO PH IV LT 152 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTICELLO SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | FLORENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
3043 Author Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Florence County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 880 / 1265 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Property Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Document Number | 0009910933 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 991/933 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 342 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Document Number | 0000014225 |
| Book / Page | 000880 / 001265 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,187.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3043 AUTHOR DR FLORENCE SC 295015342, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Document Number | 14226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000880/001270 |
| Instrument | 14226 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 13, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3043 Author Dr was $1,680.
Source: Florence County assessment roll, as of March 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence County |
| Unified School District | Florence School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,680.00 | $15,557 Land $1,760 Building $13,797 | $388,930 Land $44,000 Building $344,930 |
| 2023 | $1,476.00 (+3.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,682,504 (+99,896.09%) Land $1,760,000 Building $10,922,504 | $31,706,262 (+9,899.99%) Land $4,400,000 Building $27,306,262 |
| 2022 | $1,430.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,683 Land $1,760 Building $10,923 | $317,063 Land $44,000 Building $273,063 |
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 3043 Author Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1994–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · river or lake 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 3043 Author Dr 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 91% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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