Richland County property record for 5520 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,480 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Jun 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18705-01-03 |
| Primary APN | 18705-01-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,386 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Private |
| Account Number | 00718487 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5520 BLUFF RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29209-9436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 24 50X225X50.5X237 #SU #PR |
| Legal Subdivision | W SINKLER MANNING |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,50 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOPKINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 11801 |
5520 Bluff Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2300 CHAIN GANG RD, EASTOVER, SC 29044-8925 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202028495 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2499 / 1373 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022673427 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5520 BLUFF RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-9436 |
| Document Number | 2570/2409 |
| Book / Page | 002570 / 002409 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 CHAIN GANG RD EASTOVER SC 290448925, EASTOVER, SC 29044-8925 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5520 BLUFF RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-9436 |
| Document Number | 2499/1373 |
| Book / Page | 002499 / 001373 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28495 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5520 Bluff Rd was $676.
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676.00 | $10,700 (-) | $83,100 (-) Land $7,500 Building $75,600 |
| 2024 | $10,700 (+2,776.34%) | $83,100 (+793.55%) Land $7,500 Building $75,600 | |
| 2023 | $618.00 | $372 | $9,300 |
| 2021 | $575.00 | $560 | $9,300 Land $6,100 Building $3,200 |
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 5520 Bluff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 5520 Bluff Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 70% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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