Lancaster County property record for 309 Elm St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0081A-0K-005.00 |
| Primary APN | 0081A-0K-005.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,998 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,087 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Lot Width | 80 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 646 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 12560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 ELM ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-2449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 81X280X82X266 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
309 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 ELM ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202210431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1562 / 278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015915 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 309 ELM ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
| Document Number | 0000010431 |
| Book / Page | 1562 / 278 |
| Map Reference | PL 13772 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 ELM ST, 309, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 ELM ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 309 ELM ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
| Document Number | 0000015915 |
| Book / Page | 001364 / 000285 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 309 ELM ST LANCASTER SC 297202449, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2449 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Elm St was $875, 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 | $875.00 (+12.76%) | $4,531 Land $175 Building $4,356 | $210,300 Land $8,100 Building $202,200 |
| 2024 | $776.00 (-14.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $908.00 | $3,940 Land $324 Building $3,616 | $98,500 Land $8,100 Building $90,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 309 Elm 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 294 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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