Richland County property record for 56 Downing St, Columbia, SC 29209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,621 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Dec 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16503-02-04 |
| Primary APN | 16503-02-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,621 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,507 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,047 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00635254 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 DOWNING ST |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29209-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 80X155X77X152.7 #SU HEYWARD PARK #PR L-172/17 M-138 55-9619 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEYWARD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 60,80 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 DOWNING ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200828292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1419 / 2862 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015753862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 56 DOWNING ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1104 |
| Document Number | 2312/2969 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 DOWNING ST COLUMBIA SC 292091104, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1104 |
| Document Number | 2312/2969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002312/002969 |
| Instrument | 42318 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 56 DOWNING ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1104 |
| Document Number | 2178/0549 |
| Book / Page | 002178 / 000549 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 DOWNING ST COLUMBIA SC 292091104, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1104 |
| Document Number | 2178/0549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002178/000549 |
| Instrument | 597 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2032 |
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Municipality | Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,712.00 (+17.34%) | $239,500 (-) | $339,000 (-) Land $18,200 Building $320,800 |
| 2024 | $239,500 (+2,775.84%) | $339,000 (+62.82%) Land $18,200 Building $320,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 (-5.99%) | $8,328 (+0.46%) | $208,200 (-12.11%) |
| 2021 | $1,552.00 | $8,290 | $236,900 Land $14,300 Building $222,600 |
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.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 68 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 119 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 119 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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