Colleton County property record for 579 Backfield Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,019 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.799 acres (34,824 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,271 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 250-11-00-017.000 |
| Primary APN | 250-11-00-017.000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Utility Area | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 34,824 sqft (0.799 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 579 BACKFIELD RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALTERBORO |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29488-8146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 SUBDIVISIONNAME BACKFIELD TRACT S-458 |
| Legal Subdivision | BACKFIELD |
| Legal Tract | S-458 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTERBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 970602 |
579 Backfield Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Colleton County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 S MEMORIAL AVE, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-3958 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201667838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2491 / 231 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Backfield Rd was $2,271, up 4.6% 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 | $2,271.00 (+4.56%) | $101,500 (-) Land $30,000 Building $71,500 | $101,500 Land $30,000 Building $71,500 |
| 2024 | $2,172.00 (+0.46%) | $101,500 (-) Land $30,000 Building $71,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,162.00 (+0.28%) | $101,500 (-) Land $30,000 Building $71,500 | $101,500 (-) Land $30,000 Building $71,500 |
| 2022 | $2,156.00 | $101,500 Land $30,000 Building $71,500 | $101,500 Land $30,000 Building $71,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 579 Backfield Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 13, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 579 Backfield Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 83% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Palmetto Telephone Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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