Orangeburg County property record for 881 Rail St, Bowman, SC 29018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $253 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0246-18-15-005 |
| Primary APN | 0246-18-15-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 298 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 364830 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 881 RAIL ST |
| City | BOWMAN |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2008180029 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGEBURG SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOWMAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2059 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
881 Rail St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Orangeburg County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5639 OLD CHAPEL HILL RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-9717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 881 Rail St was $253, down 15.1% from the year before.
Source: Orangeburg County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg County |
| Municipality | Bowman Town |
| Unified School District | Orangeburg County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253.00 (-15.1%) | $9,800 (+1,561.02%) Land $6,500 Building $3,300 | |
| 2024 | $298.00 | $590 (-7.09%) Land $392 Building $198 | $9,800 Land $6,500 Building $3,300 |
| 2023 | $635 (-) Land $317 Building $318 | ||
| 2022 | $318.00 Additional exemption filed | $635 Land $317 Building $318 | $10,580 Land $5,280 Building $5,300 |
| 2019 | $10,580 Land $5,280 Building $5,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 881 Rail St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 1, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% 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 881 Rail St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 96% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF BOWMAN serves 1,274 people · EPA ID SC3810004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ORANGEBURG COUNTY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Orangeburg County Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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