Richland County property record for 500 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,824 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13803-01-15 |
| Primary APN | 13803-01-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,824 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,424 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00467453 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 SIMS AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-1 |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 8 BLOCK B 59.7X120.8X69.9X109.8X14.6 #SU CAPITAL HEIGHTS #PR C-226 53-4755 RB424-402 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
500 Sims Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 SIMS AVE, 502, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2616 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200050920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 424 / 381 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016372569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Sims Ave was $4,194.
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Municipality | Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,194.00 Homeowner's exemption | $259,600 (-) | $350,200 (-) Land $108,000 Building $242,200 |
| 2024 | $259,600 | $350,200 (+55.23%) Land $108,000 Building $242,200 | |
| 2023 | $442.00 | $225,600 | |
| 2021 | $3,756.00 | $12,170 | $243,400 Land $90,000 Building $153,400 |
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 500 Sims Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2003–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · 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.
The area around 500 Sims Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 COLUMBIA serves 354,068 people · EPA ID SC4010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorite resolved · Dec 2024 E. coli resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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