Lexington County property record for 531 E Steele Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006798-01-004 |
| Primary APN | 006798-01-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 531 E STEELE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29170-4122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | A LEON LOWN |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST COLUMBIA-CAYCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 20703 |
Source: Lexington County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4346 PLATT SPRINGS RD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170-1020 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOHN GRAHAM GAYLORD ETAL |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON SC |
| Property Address | 531 E STEELE RD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170-4122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2100001936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21000/1936 |
| Instrument | 2022014516 |
| Name | JOHN GRAHAM GAYLORD ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1414 THORPE ABBOTTS LN, NEW BERN, NC 28562 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 22 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON SC |
| Property Address | 531 E STEELE RD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170-4122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 E STEELE RD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170-4122 |
| Document Number | 2095501245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20955/1245 |
| Instrument | 2021040115 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Lexington County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington County |
| Unified School District | Lexington School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,738 (-) Land $592 Building $2,146 | |
| 2024 | $68,438 (-) Land $14,800 Building $53,638 | |
| 2023 | $2,738 Land $592 Building $2,146 | $68,438 Land $14,800 Building $53,638 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 67% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 CAYCE serves 17,460 people · EPA ID SC3210003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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