Lancaster County property record for 501 E Gay St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 61 acres (2,657,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $463 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0068O-0H-007.00 |
| Primary APN | 0068O-0H-007.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,657,160 sqft (61 acres) |
| Lot Width | 61 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Account Number | 9639 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 E GAY ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-2667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 61X56.06X62.47X56.06 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
501 E Gay St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2013.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 441 W BARR ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2056 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201313486 |
| Deed Book / Page | 753 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 501 E GAY ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720-2667 |
| Document Number | 0000004483 |
| Book / Page | 5555 / 327 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264483 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 10273 LAKESHORE DR, LANCASTER, SC 29720-7399 |
| Document Number | 0000004483, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5555/327 |
| Instrument | 20264483 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Gay St was $463, up 12.7% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463.00 (+12.65%) | $1,083 Land $153 Building $930 | $24,700 Land $3,500 Building $21,200 |
| 2024 | $411.00 (-1.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $418.00 | $942 Land $114 Building $828 | $15,700 Land $1,900 Building $13,800 |
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 501 E Gay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 501 E Gay St 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 281 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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