Richland County property record for 5243 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.557 acres (24,271 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,483 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16706-03-35 |
| Primary APN | 16706-03-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,271 sqft (0.557 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00646475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5243 FOREST DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29206-4920 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | GC |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 10 11 12 BLK A 319.4X142.5X420X152.5X76.3X10 #SU FOREST LAKE ESTATES #PR I-108 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST ACRES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4070 |
| Census Tract | 11306 |
5243 Forest Dr, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 RIVER BIRCH LN, COLUMBIA, SC 29206-4959 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019162255 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5243 Forest Dr was $20,483.
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 | $20,483.00 | $733,400 (-) | $792,800 (-) Land $792,800 |
| 2024 | $733,400 | $792,800 (+24.32%) Land $792,800 | |
| 2023 | $18,300.00 | $637,700 | |
| 2021 | $18,587.00 | $38,260 | $792,800 Land $792,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5243 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Hurricane Idalia |
| 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 5243 Forest 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 96% of the US · lower than 98.9% 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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