Colleton County property record for 553 Phillips Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,864 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 148-00-00-048.000 |
| Primary APN | 148-00-00-048.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 537 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 553 PHILLIPS RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALTERBORO |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29488-8383 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UD |
| Legal Description | TRACT S-15-148 E OF W'BORO MAPPLATB 24 MAPPLATP 38 |
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTERBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 970601 |
553 Phillips Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Colleton County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4543 COTTAGEVILLE HWY, ROUND O, SC 29474-3976 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SOUTHSTATE BANK NA |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027040065 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Property Address | 553 PHILLIPS RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-8383 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 PHILLIPS RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-8383 |
| Document Number | 0035090229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3509/229 |
| Instrument | 2025006075 |
| Name | SOUTHSTATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1101 1ST ST S, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 553 PHILLIPS RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-8383 |
| Document Number | 0027040065 |
| Book / Page | 002704 / 000065 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4543 COTTAGEVILLE HWY ROUND O SC 294743976, ROUND O, SC 29474-3976 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Phillips Rd was $1,423, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Colleton County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Colleton County |
| Unified School District | Colleton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,423.00 (+5.72%) | $145,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $130,000 | $145,000 Land $15,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $1,346.00 (+0.75%) | $145,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,336.00 (+0.07%) | $145,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $130,000 | $145,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2022 | $1,335.00 | $145,000 Land $15,000 Building $130,000 | $145,000 Land $15,000 Building $130,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Phillips Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 13, 2024 · 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 553 Phillips Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 62% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Palmetto Telephone Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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