Richland County property record for 520 Amherst Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $228,900 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,837 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13803-03-19 |
| Primary APN | 13803-03-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,651 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,923 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00467881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 AMHERST AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 59 51.9X174.8X52.1X174.8 #SU EASTLAWN #PR E-188/189 281-2224 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHANDON |
| Legal Lot Number | 51,59 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 AMHERST AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201037207 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1610 / 266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015110301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,837.00 (+17.31%) | $257,100 (+2,774.55%) | $320,000 (+43.11%) Land $108,000 Building $212,000 |
| 2023 | $1,566.00 (-6.4%) | $8,944 (+0.04%) | $223,600 (-) |
| 2021 | $1,673.00 | $8,940 | $223,600 Land $90,000 Building $133,600 |
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.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 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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