Lexington County property record for 540 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002764-01-042 |
| Primary APN | 002764-01-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 RAPIDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29212-3027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Description | THE RAPIDS PH III LOT 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | IRMO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 21109 |
Source: Lexington County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RAPIDS RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29212-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5591 / 308 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lexington County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington County |
| Unified School District | Lexington School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $762.00 (+7.93%) | ||
| 2024 | $706.00 (+0.28%) | $4,605 (-) Land $1,140 Building $3,465 | $115,118 (-) Land $28,497 Building $86,621 |
| 2023 | $704.00 | $4,605 Land $1,140 Building $3,465 | $115,118 Land $28,497 Building $86,621 |
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 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2009–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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