853 Universal Dr, Columbia, SC 29209 Property Records

Richland County property record for 853 Universal Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	1 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.8 acres (34,848 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$3,285 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19106-07-22`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19106-07-22`
Alternative APNs	`R19106-07-22` `02043844`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,022 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,022 sqft
Utility Area	1,000 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	34,848 sqft (0.8 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02043844
Street Address	853 UNIVERSAL DR
City	COLUMBIA
State	SC
Zip	29209-5121
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	RS-LD
Legal Description	PARCEL B AKA PT LOT 12 BLK A 101.9X270.8X108.5X7.4X41.5X 281.8 #SU EASTMONT ANNEX
Legal Subdivision	GARNERS FERRY
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBIA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	11608

Owner

Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	232 VILLAGE WALK, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-2169
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jan 19, 2021
Transfer Doc	0025812868
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	RICHLAND SC
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2021
Property Address	853 UNIVERSAL DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-5121
Document Number	2581/2868
Book / Page	002581 / 002868
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2021
Instrument	6303
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	232 VILLAGE WALK COLUMBIA SC 292092169, COLUMBIA, SC 29209-2169

Mortgage

Document Number	2581/2872
Date	Jan 31, 2021
Book Page	002581/002872
Instrument	6304

Lender

Name	SYNOVUS BK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2026

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	South Carolina
County	Richland County
Unified School District	Richland School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,285.00 (+3.11%)	$126,700 (-) Land $55,000 Building $71,700	$126,700 (-) Land $55,000 Building $71,700
2024		$126,700 Land $55,000 Building $71,700	$126,700 (+6.47%) Land $55,000 Building $71,700
2023	$3,186.00 (-0.59%)		$119,000 (-)
2021	$3,205.00	$7,140	$119,000 Land $55,000 Building $64,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 13, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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