Lancaster County property record for 505 Chester St, Lancaster, SC 29720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,846 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,905 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0068O-0V-006.00 |
| Primary APN | 0068O-0V-006.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,507 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,846 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 17.5 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 9813 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 CHESTER ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29720-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 100X175 |
| Legal Subdivision | J E BUCKELEW PROPERTY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
505 Chester St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 HAMPTON GRACE AVE, LANCASTER, SC 29720-3078 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20094605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 511 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Chester St was $1,905, up 12.8% 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 | $1,905.00 (+12.79%) | $4,436 Land $384 Building $4,052 | $115,600 Land $10,000 Building $105,600 |
| 2024 | $1,689.00 (-1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,720.00 | $3,857 Land $600 Building $3,257 | $64,300 Land $10,000 Building $54,300 |
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 505 Chester St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 8, 2026
| 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 505 Chester St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 133 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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