Chester County property record for 521 McDowell Dr, Chester, SC 29706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,625 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,290 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,224 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080-02-05-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 080-02-05-005-000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,625 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Pool Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 080 02 05 005 000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 MCDOWELL DR |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29706-2166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT # 5 BLOCK G = 0.37 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PINEGROVE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 314 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | G |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
521 McDowell Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Chester County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 MCDOWELL DR, CHESTER, SC 29706-2166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001429314 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1098 / 054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 81200 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 McDowell Dr was $7,224, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester County |
| Unified School District | Chester County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,224.00 (+5.23%) | $22,740 Land $900 Building $21,840 | $379,000 Land $15,000 Building $364,000 |
| 2024 | $6,865.00 (+367.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,470.00 (-0.14%) | $6,030 (-) Land $440 Building $5,590 | $139,800 (-7.29%) Building $139,800 |
| 2022 | $1,472.00 | $6,030 Land $440 Building $5,590 | $150,800 Land $11,000 Building $139,800 |
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 521 McDowell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 2, 2025 · 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 Claims | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · other causes |
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 McDowell Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) private · serves 15,668 people · EPA ID SC1220002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TruVista Communications Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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