Richland County property record for 609 Howard St, Columbia, SC 29205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11216-03-04 |
| Primary APN | 11216-03-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 916 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Convection |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00254940 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 HOWARD ST |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29205-3822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLOCK 4 50X150X50X150 #SU SOUTH END #PR C-151/77 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ROSEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
609 Howard St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2021.
Source: Richland County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1703 N BELTLINE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29206-2818 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ARTHUR STATE BANK |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JAMES L GASTON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2638 / 780 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016312830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 609 HOWARD ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-3822 |
| Document Number | 0026380780 |
| Book / Page | 2638 / 780 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $314.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1703 N BELTLINE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29206-2818 |
| Document Number | 2021043569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043569 |
| Name | ARTHUR STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 609 HOWARD ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29205-3822 |
| Document Number | 0026012979 |
| Book / Page | 2601 / 2979 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 MANNING DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-3431 |
| Document Number | 0026012984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2601/2984 |
| Instrument | 2021019209 |
| Name | JAMES L GASTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 609 HOWARD ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29205 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Howard St was $2,867.
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 | $2,867.00 | $102,700 (-) | $149,400 (-) Land $38,300 Building $111,100 |
| 2024 | $102,700 (+2,924.15%) | $149,400 (+75.97%) Land $38,300 Building $111,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,563.00 | $3,396 | $84,900 |
| 2021 | $1,982.00 | $4,080 | $68,000 Land $33,100 Building $34,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 609 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 609 Howard St 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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