Richland County property record for 557 Portchester Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11815-04-15 |
| Primary APN | 11815-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,018 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,097 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Utility Area | 35 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,474 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00407839 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 PORTCHESTER DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29203-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-HD |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK N 95X134X30X142 #SU #PR |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWLAKE |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
557 Portchester Dr, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3041 TRUMAN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29204-1539 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 557 PORTCHESTER DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-3032 |
| Document Number | 0000021137 |
| Book / Page | 3123 / 3353 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3041 TRUMAN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29204-1539 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 557 PORTCHESTER DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-3032 |
| Document Number | 0031080235 |
| Book / Page | 3108 / 235 |
| Map Reference | MB X PG 2030 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026012081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3041 TRUMAN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29204-1539 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3041 TRUMAN ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29204-1539 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Portchester Dr was $412.
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 | $412.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,808 (-96.52%) | $110,900 (-) Land $14,800 Building $96,100 |
| 2024 | $52,000 (+2,776.11%) | $110,900 (+145.35%) Land $14,800 Building $96,100 | |
| 2023 | $368.00 | $1,808 | $45,200 |
| 2021 | $323.00 | $1,810 | $52,300 Land $12,300 Building $40,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Portchester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 557 Portchester Dr is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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