Spartanburg County property record for 497 Tucapau Rd, Startex, SC 29377
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.561 acres (24,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $267 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-2102-05200 |
| Primary APN | 5-2102-05200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,480 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 90886 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 TUCAPAU RD |
| City | STARTEX |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 262 STARTEX MILL VILLAGE & A DJ LOT PB 31-280-297 ALSO PB 93-653 & DB 51E-497 |
| Legal Lot Number | 262 |
| Jurisdiction | SPARTANBURG SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3065 |
| Census Tract | 23104 |
497 Tucapau Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 1968.
Source: Spartanburg County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 254, STARTEX, SC 29377-0254 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1968 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1968 |
| Deed Document Number | 000035E301 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Tucapau Rd was $267, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Spartanburg County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Municipality | Wellford City |
| Unified School District | Spartanburg School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267.00 (+4.71%) | $2,379 Land $624 Building $1,755 | $75,500 Land $19,800 Building $55,700 |
| 2024 | $255.00 (+11.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $228.00 | $2,379 Land $624 Building $1,755 | $75,500 Land $19,800 Building $55,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Tucapau Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2022
| 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 497 Tucapau Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 70% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | SJWD MIDDLE TYGER WTP serves 89,531 people · EPA ID SC4220006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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