306 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205 Property Records

Richland County property record for 306 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,455 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$320,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,631 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13803-13-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13803-13-19`
Alternative APNs	`R13803-13-19` `00469585`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,455 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	2,039 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,455 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Porch	Patio
Porch Area	584 sqft
Patio Area	224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00469585
Street Address	306 SIMS AVE
City	COLUMBIA
State	SC
Zip	29205-2652
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RD
Legal Description	PART LOT 3 BLOCK 6 58.5X124.7X58.3X124.2 #SU SHANDON ANNEX #PR RB2394-3333 144-754 B-104
Legal Subdivision	SHANDON
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBIA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	2500

Owner

306 Sims Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.

Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	306 SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2652
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201934928
Deed Book / Page	2394 / 3334
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 15, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0871/2276
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Recording Date	May 20, 2019
Property Address	306 SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2652
Document Number	2394/3334
Book / Page	002394 / 003334
Instrument Date	May 16, 2019
Instrument	34928
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 17, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,184.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	306 SIMS AVE COLUMBIA SC 292052652, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2652

Mortgage

Document Number	2394/3338
Date	May 20, 2019
Book Page	002394/003338
Instrument	34929

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 19, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 306 Sims Ave was $2,631.

Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	South Carolina
County	Richland County
Municipality	Columbia City
Unified School District	Richland School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,631.00	$368,000	$376,200 Land $96,000 Building $280,200
2023	$2,242.00	$12,800	$320,000
2021	$2,396.00	$12,800	$320,000 Land $80,000 Building $240,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 306 Sims Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2003.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 10 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (2003–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 8
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2015 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 306 Sims Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF COLUMBIA serves 354,068 people · EPA ID SC4010001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Chlorite resolved · Dec 2024 E. coli resolved · Apr 2021
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20