Horry County property record for 538 Kessinger Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,367 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,214 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 458-12-02-0207 |
| Primary APN | 458-12-02-0207 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,367 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Old Parcel Number | 1913801005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 KESSINGER DR |
| City | SURFSIDE BEACH |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29575-8655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE FOREST PH 3A; LT 143 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE FOREST PH 3A |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Township / Civil Division | MYRTLE BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 51404 |
Source: Horry County records, as of February 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 KESSINGER DR, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOAN DEPOT COM |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| May 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRSTBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0042102110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4210 / 2110 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Property Address | 538 KESSINGER DR, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 KESSINGER DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Document Number | 63400000001834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000006340/0000001834 |
| Name | LOAN DEPOT COM |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Property Address | 538 KESSINGER DR, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Document Number | 6201/1977 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 KESSINGER DR SURFSIDE BEACH SC 295758655, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Document Number | 6201/1977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 006201/001977 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HORRY SC |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 KESSINGER DR, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Document Number | 4210/2110 |
| Book / Page | 004210 / 002110 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $984.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 KESSINGER DR SURFSIDE BEACH SC 295758655, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-8655 |
| Document Number | 6093/1112 |
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| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 006093/001112 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2049 |
Source: Horry County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry County |
| Unified School District | Horry County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,214.00 | ||
| 2024 | $1,214.00 (+7.15%) | $30,626 (+187.87%) Land $12,153 Building $18,473 | $510,441 (+91.91%) Land $202,550 Building $307,891 |
| 2023 | $1,133.00 (+3.47%) | $10,639 (-33.34%) Land $2,439 Building $8,200 | $265,980 (-) Land $60,980 Building $205,000 |
| 2021 | $1,095.00 | $15,959 Land $3,659 Building $12,300 | $265,980 Land $60,980 Building $205,000 |
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.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 214 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 214 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1987–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · Hurricane Florence |
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 | 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 | GRAND STRAND W&SA/BULL CREEK serves 252,840 people · EPA ID SC2620004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, HTC.
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