Beaufort County property record for 498 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 11,318 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 31.9 acres (1,389,564 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $16,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R600037000019A0000 |
| Primary APN | R600037000019A0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 11,318 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,389,564 sqft (31.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 00504225 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | R600037000019A0000 |
| Street Address | 498 MAY RIVER RD |
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9999 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 FKA WINDY KNOLLPB69 P38 PB69 P174 PB73 P2OWNERS RESIDENCESUBJECT TO ROLLBA |
| Legal Subdivision | S.C. 46 PRITCHARDVILLE AREA |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 2102 |
498 May River Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1200, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-1200 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000059538 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020796 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 498 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 |
| Document Number | 0000020796 |
| Book / Page | 003569 / 001722 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1200 BLUFFTON SC 299101200, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-1200 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 May River Rd was $16,525, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,525.00 (+1.72%) | $66,690 (-) | |
| 2024 | $16,245.00 (+94.81%) | $66,690 (-) | $4,355,000 (-) Land $2,584,400 Building $1,770,600 |
| 2023 | $8,339.00 (+11.77%) | $66,690 (+18.01%) | $4,355,000 (+87.17%) Land $2,584,400 Building $1,770,600 |
| 2022 | $7,461.00 | $56,510 | $2,326,700 Land $1,292,200 Building $1,034,500 |
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 498 May River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 666 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 666 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1991–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 498 May River Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 61% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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