Oconee County property record for 551 Sam Brown Rd, Seneca, SC 29678
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,083 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $432 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-00-05-009 |
| Primary APN | 279-00-05-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,083 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Account Number | 37241 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 279 00 05 009 |
| Street Address | 551 SAM BROWN RD |
| City | SENECA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29678-5024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (1.14 AC) |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | OCONEE SC |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKWAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 30904 |
551 Sam Brown Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1965.
Source: Oconee County records, as of November 14, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 SAM BROWN RD, SENECA, SC 29678-5024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1965 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1965 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Sam Brown Rd was $432.
Source: Oconee County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee County |
| Unified School District | Oconee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $432.00 | $6,118 Land $417 Building $5,701 | $152,957 Land $10,420 Building $142,537 |
| 2023 | $6,118 Land $417 Building $5,701 | $152,957 Land $10,420 Building $142,537 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Sam Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 551 Sam Brown Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 61% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | PIONEER RURAL WATER DIST serves 16,929 people · EPA ID SC3720001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| 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 | 1 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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