Richland County property record for 331 Whaley St, Columbia, SC 29201
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,526 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,119 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,195 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08812-01-02 |
| Primary APN | 08812-01-02 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,526 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,119 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00132145 |
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| Street Address | 331 WHALEY ST |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29201-4342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RD-MV |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 38 56.9X84.5X56.9X84.5 #PR I-75/77 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF PACIFIC MILLS |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Granby Mill Village Historic District listed 1993 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 93000905 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
331 Whaley St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 331 WHALEY ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4342 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FARMERS & MERCHANTS NAT'L BK |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FARMERS & MERCHANTS ST BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2282 / 2482 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 331 WHALEY ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 124 N PLAZA CT, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-6301 |
| Document Number | 0027013630 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2701/3630 |
| Instrument | 2021085646 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERLIN, WI 54923 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 329 WHALEY ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4342 |
| Document Number | 2290/1256 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17635 GEBHARDT RD BROOKFIELD WI 530455028, BROOKFIELD, WI 53045-5028 |
| Document Number | 2290/1256 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002290/001256 |
| Instrument | 18764 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERLIN, WI 54923 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 329 WHALEY ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-4342 |
| Document Number | 2282/2482 |
| Book / Page | 002282 / 002482 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,794.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17635 GEBHARDT RD BROOKFIELD WI 530455028, BROOKFIELD, WI 53045-5028 |
| Document Number | 2282/2487 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002282/002487 |
| Instrument | 11220 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS ST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERLIN, WI 54923 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 331 Whaley St was $5,195.
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Municipality | Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,195.00 | $186,000 (-) | $191,200 (-) Land $21,600 Building $169,600 |
| 2024 | $186,000 | $191,200 (+18.24%) Land $21,600 Building $169,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,639.00 | $161,700 | |
| 2021 | $4,712.00 | $9,700 | $161,700 Land $12,000 Building $149,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 331 Whaley St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1997–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · other causes |
| 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 331 Whaley St 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 |
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| 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.
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 |
| Water Quality | Chlorite resolved · Dec 2024 E. coli resolved · Apr 2021 |
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| 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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