Richland County property record for 521 Capitol Pl, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,423 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,245 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,810 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer May 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13803-01-07 |
| Primary APN | 13803-01-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,423 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,017 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,245 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00467373 |
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| Street Address | 521 CAPITOL PL |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-1 |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 14 BLK B 70X150.4X70.2X150.5 #SU CAPITOL HEIGHTS #PR RB438-514 RB1056-1630 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHANDON |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
521 Capitol Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 CAPITOL PL, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 31, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200974153 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1559 / 3051 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024042282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 CAPITOL PL, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Document Number | 0028733146 |
| Book / Page | 2873 / 3146 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 226 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023045480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 521 CAPITOL PL, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 CAPITOL PL, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Document Number | 2398/0465 |
| Book / Page | 002398 / 000465 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 CAPITOL PL COLUMBIA SC 292052611, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 CAPITOL PL, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
| Document Number | 2404/2282 |
| Book / Page | 002404 / 002282 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 CAPITOL PL COLUMBIA SC 292052611, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2611 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Capitol Pl was $3,810.
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 | $3,810.00 | $18,528 (-96.52%) | $560,500 (-) Land $108,000 Building $452,500 |
| 2024 | $532,700 (+2,775.11%) | $560,500 (+21.01%) Land $108,000 Building $452,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,247.00 | $18,528 | $463,200 |
| 2021 | $3,469.00 | $18,530 | $463,200 Land $90,000 Building $373,200 |
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 521 Capitol Pl 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 521 Capitol Pl 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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