Sumter County property record for 540 S Sumter St, Sumter, SC 29150
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $62 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 227-05-01-018 |
| Primary APN | 227-05-01-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,097 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 37955 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 227 05 01 018 |
| Street Address | 540 S SUMTER ST |
| City | SUMTER |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29150-5755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | 0.23AC |
| Jurisdiction | SUMTER SC |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
The current owner of 540 S Sumter St bought it in May 2009.
Source: Sumter County records, as of December 18, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 337 MANNING AVE, SUMTER, SC 29150-5742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001123161 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1123 / 161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S Sumter St was $62 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sumter County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter County |
| Municipality | Sumter City |
| Unified School District | Sumter County Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,276 Land $2,120 Building $18,156 | |
| 2023 | $1,220 (-) Land $130 Building $1,090 | $20,276 (-) Land $2,120 Building $18,156 | |
| 2022 | $1,220 Land $130 Building $1,090 | $20,276 Land $2,120 Building $18,156 |
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 540 S Sumter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 8, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 S Sumter St 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 | 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 SUMTER serves 53,070 people · EPA ID SC4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 276 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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