Lancaster County property record for 488 South Ave, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0081H-0L-015.00 |
| Primary APN | 0081H-0L-015.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,097 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,572 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Width | 68 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 13723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 SOUTH AVE |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | 80X118.7X51X90.9 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLYN WEST OF FIFTEENTH STREET |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4039 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
488 South Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 SOUTH AVE, LANCASTER, SC 29720-1322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006474 |
| Deed Book / Page | 317 / 12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Property Address | 488 SOUTH AVE, LANCASTER, SC 29720-1322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 652 DEERWOOD RD, LANCASTER, SC 29720-7483 |
| Document Number | 0000008097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 4981/328 |
| Instrument | 2023008097 |
| Name | FOUNDERS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LANCASTER, SC 29720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 South Ave was $540, up 13.9% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Unified School District | Lancaster County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540.00 (+13.92%) | $1,649 Land $56 Building $1,593 | $71,100 Land $2,400 Building $68,700 |
| 2024 | $474.00 (-2.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $487.00 | $1,434 Land $144 Building $1,290 | $23,900 Land $2,400 Building $21,500 |
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 488 South Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 8, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 488 South Ave 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 | 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 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 242 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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