Lexington County property record for 543 Rapids Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,200 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002764-01-095 |
| Primary APN | 002764-01-095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 543 RAPIDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29212-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D |
| Legal Description | THE RAPIDS PH III LOT 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | IRMO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 21109 |
543 Rapids Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Lexington County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 RAPIDS RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29212-3016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201317547 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16204 / 205 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1459100208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Rapids Rd was $778, up 8.1% from the year before.
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 | $778.00 (+8.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $720.00 (+0.42%) | $4,702 (-) Land $1,139 Building $3,563 | $117,542 (-) Land $28,473 Building $89,069 |
| 2023 | $717.00 | $4,702 Land $1,139 Building $3,563 | $117,542 Land $28,473 Building $89,069 |
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 543 Rapids Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 543 Rapids Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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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