Colleton County property record for 855 Academy Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,690 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,230 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 131-00-00-319.000 |
| Primary APN | 131-00-00-319.000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,690 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 855 ACADEMY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALTERBORO |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29488-9267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S-15-130 ACADEMY RD MAPPLATB 964 MAPPLATP 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | WALTERBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
855 Academy Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Colleton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 ACADEMY RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-9267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3184 / 75 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018270008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLLETON SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | ACADEMY RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488 |
| Document Number | 0031840075 |
| Book / Page | 3184 / 75 |
| Map Reference | MB 964 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 FOREST HILLS RD, WALTERBORO, SC 29488-3709 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 855 Academy Rd was $4,230, up 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 | $4,230.00 (+5.96%) | $448,500 (-) Land $26,200 Building $422,300 | $534,000 Land $111,700 Building $422,300 |
| 2024 | $3,992.00 | $448,500 (+31,935.71%) Land $26,200 Building $422,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,400 (-) Land $1,400 | $100,000 (-81.27%) Land $100,000 | |
| 2022 | $20.00 | $1,400 Land $1,400 | $534,000 Land $111,700 Building $422,300 |
| 2021 | $20.00 |
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 855 Academy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 13, 2024 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 855 Academy Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 64% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) serves 11,829 people · EPA ID SC1510004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Palmetto Telephone Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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