Berkeley County property record for 493 Murphy Bay Dr, Cross, SC 29436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,016 sqft |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,291 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-00-04-004 |
| Primary APN | 031-00-04-004 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Finished Area |
| Gross Area | 1,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Street Address | 493 MURPHY BAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CROSS |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29436-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BERKELEY C |
| Legal Subdivision | CROSS AREA (EAST) |
| Jurisdiction | BERKELEY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CROSS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 20101 |
493 Murphy Bay Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Berkeley County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 N 12TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07107-1599 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 04996/0113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 493 Murphy Bay Dr was $2,291, up 506.1% from the year before.
Source: Berkeley County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley County |
| Unified School District | Berkeley County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,700 (+1,566.67%) Land $86,000 Building $61,700 | $147,700 (-) Land $86,000 Building $61,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,291.00 (+506.08%) | $8,862 (-) Land $5,160 Building $3,702 | $147,700 (-) Land $86,000 Building $61,700 |
| 2024 | $378.00 | $8,862 Land $5,160 Building $3,702 | $147,700 Land $86,000 Building $61,700 |
| 2022 | $376.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,946 Land $768 Building $1,178 | $60,800 Land $24,000 Building $36,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 493 Murphy Bay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 493 Murphy Bay Dr is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 89% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Home Telecom Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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