Richland County property record for 836 True St, Columbia, SC 29209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $520 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16408-06-13 |
| Primary APN | 16408-06-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00626362 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 836 TRUE ST |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29209-1637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 63.2X89.9X60X112.7 #SU #PR N-178 RB529-2630 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,63 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 11603 |
836 True St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 TRUE ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-1637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201694325 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2169 / 556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 836 True St was $520.
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 | $520.00 | $72,800 | $108,700 Land $18,900 Building $89,800 |
| 2023 | $443.00 | $2,532 | $63,300 |
| 2021 | $473.00 | $2,530 | $66,600 Land $12,600 Building $54,000 |
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 836 True St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| 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 836 True St is low, with 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 93% of the US · lower than 98% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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