Dorchester County property record for 400 Sears St, Saint George, SC 29477
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-10-10-005 |
| Primary APN | 045-10-10-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | R0066600 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0451010005 |
| Street Address | 400 SEARS ST |
| City | SAINT GEORGE |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29477-2464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR_SG |
| Legal Description | 400 SEARS ST SINGLE FAMILY |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. GEORGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2068 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
400 Sears St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1988.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 SEARS ST, SAINT GEORGE, SC 29477-2464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000621126 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER SC |
| Property Address | 400 SEARS ST, SAINT GEORGE, SC 29477-2464 |
| Document Number | 0912/0182 |
| Book / Page | 010912 / 000182 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 SEARS ST ST GEORGE SC 294772464, ST GEORGE, SC 29477-2464 |
| Document Number | 0912/0182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010912/000182 |
| Instrument | 19427 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 Sears St was $259.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Municipality | St. George Town |
| Unified School District | Dorchester School District 4 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259.00 | $8,652 Land $1,400 Building $7,252 | $216,305 Land $35,000 Building $181,305 |
| 2024 | $259.00 (+39.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $186.00 (+3,%) | $2,182 (+0.09%) Land $322 Building $1,860 | $54,543 (-) Land $8,050 Building $46,493 |
| 2022 | $6.00 | $2,180 Land $320 Building $1,860 | $54,543 Land $8,050 Building $46,493 |
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 400 Sears St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1995 · river or lake flooding |
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 400 Sears St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 94% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF ST GEORGE serves 2,300 people · EPA ID SC1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 | 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Palmetto Telephone Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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