Richland County property record for 521 Portchester Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,346 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11815-04-08 |
| Primary APN | 11815-04-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Utility Area | 35 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,874 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00407768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 PORTCHESTER DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29203-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-HD |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK N 70X145.4X45X147.5 #SU MEADOWLAKE #PR X-2030 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWLAKE |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
521 Portchester Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 ATHENA DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-5437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201445320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1953 / 3295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016001866 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Portchester Dr was $1,977.
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,977.00 | $2,116 (-96.53%) | $129,000 (-) Land $14,800 Building $114,200 |
| 2024 | $60,900 (+2,778.07%) | $129,000 (+143.86%) Land $14,800 Building $114,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,782.00 | $2,116 | $52,900 |
| 2021 | $1,746.00 | $3,170 | $62,500 Land $12,300 Building $50,200 |
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 Portchester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 521 Portchester Dr 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 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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