Florence County property record for 3051 Author Dr, Florence, SC 29501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,478 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,390 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,500 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10116-01-021 |
| Primary APN | 10116-01-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,390 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 765 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 344 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3051 AUTHOR DR |
|---|---|
| City | FLORENCE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29501-5342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MONTICELLO PHIV LT#151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | FLORENCE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | FLORENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Florence County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3051 AUTHOR DR, FLORENCE, SC 29501-5342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 284 / 618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,424.00 (+11.69%) | $14,521 (-99.87%) Land $1,760 Building $12,761 | $363,039 (-98.65%) Land $44,000 Building $319,039 |
| 2023 | $1,275.00 (+5.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,758,572 (+99,896.02%) Land $1,760,000 Building $8,998,572 | $26,896,432 (+9,900.01%) Land $4,400,000 Building $22,496,432 |
| 2022 | $1,214.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,759 Land $1,760 Building $8,999 | $268,964 Land $44,000 Building $224,964 |
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 March 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 61% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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