Richland County property record for 5851 Ames Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,811 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,537 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11714-01-31 |
| Primary APN | 11714-01-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,414 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 8,811 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00393577 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5851 AMES RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29203-6360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLOCK D 50X125X50X125 #SU HARLEM HEIGHTS #PR J-190 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENVIEW |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 10703 |
5851 Ames Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5851 AMES RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203-6360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1012 / 2593 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0771/3651 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5851 Ames Rd was $2,537.
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 | $2,537.00 | $90,800 (-) | $133,300 (-) Land $9,500 Building $123,800 |
| 2024 | $90,800 (+2,773.42%) | $133,300 (+68.73%) Land $9,500 Building $123,800 | |
| 2023 | $553.00 | $3,160 | $79,000 |
| 2021 | $591.00 | $3,160 | $79,000 Land $5,600 Building $73,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5851 Ames Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 5851 Ames Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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