Richland County property record for 522 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $703,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13803-01-21 |
| Primary APN | 13803-01-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,748 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 34 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01057796 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 SIMS AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-1 |
| Legal Description | APT B 36.2X8.9X18X7X12X11X28.6X54.8X 22.6X7.5X8.3X8.8X33.3 #SU SIMS COURT CONDOS |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMS COURT |
| Legal Unit | B |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
522 Sims Ave, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2026.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202526965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3028 / 207 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0031040577 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 522 SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2616 |
| Document Number | 0031040577 |
| Book / Page | 3104 / 577 |
| Map Reference | MB D7 PG 526& |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026009767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 522 SIMS AVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2616 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 522 SIMS CT, COLUMBIA, SC 29206 |
| Document Number | 2313/1518 |
| Book / Page | 002313 / 001518 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 43004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 522 SIMS AVE COLUMBIA SC 292052616, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-2616 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Sims Ave was $3,459.
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 | $3,459.00 | $16,824 (-96.52%) | $606,400 (-) Land $100,000 Building $506,400 |
| 2024 | $483,700 (+2,775.06%) | $606,400 (+44.17%) Land $100,000 Building $506,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,946.00 (-51.69%) | $16,824 | $420,600 |
| 2022 | $6,098.00 (+93.65%) | ||
| 2021 | $3,149.00 | $16,820 | $420,600 Land $57,000 Building $363,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 522 Sims Ave 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 522 Sims Ave 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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