Richland County property record for 521 Johnson Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,749 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $547 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09205-03-47 |
| Primary APN | 09205-03-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,287 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,749 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00178854 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 JOHNSON AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29203-3940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 65X150X65X150 #SU #PR L-44 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAU CLAIRE |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,65 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
521 Johnson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 JOHNSON AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-3940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011930360 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Johnson Ave was $547.
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 | $547.00 | $76,500 (-) | $119,700 (-) Land $7,300 Building $112,400 |
| 2024 | $76,500 (+2,775.94%) | $119,700 (+8%) Land $7,300 Building $112,400 | |
| 2023 | $466.00 | $2,660 | $66,500 |
| 2021 | $498.00 | $2,660 | $66,500 Land $5,400 Building $61,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Johnson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 521 Johnson Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 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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