Richland County property record for 9720 Highgate Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,126 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.449 acres (19,584 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19910-02-09 |
| Primary APN | 19910-02-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,126 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,899 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,795 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,584 sqft (0.449 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00774031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9720 HIGHGATE RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29223-2152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLKZ 110X150X110X150 #SU BRIARWOOD #PR X-1716 1716A |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIARWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTIAC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 11412 |
Source: Richland County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9720 HIGHGATE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-2152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI WEI MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200381891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 833 / 448 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 9720 HIGHGATE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-2152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0026023081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2602/3081 |
| Instrument | 2021019923 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 314 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHLAND SC |
| Property Address | 9720 HIGHGATE RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-2152 |
| Document Number | 2197/3863 |
| Book / Page | 002197 / 003863 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 9720 HIGHGATE RD COLUMBIA SC 292232152, COLUMBIA, SC 29223-2152 |
| Document Number | 2197/3863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002197/003863 |
| Instrument | 21720 |
| Name | WEI MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2047 |
Source: Richland County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Richland County |
| Unified School District | Richland School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,271.00 (+18.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $154,400 (+2,774.16%) | $202,500 (+50.78%) Land $32,000 Building $170,500 |
| 2023 | $1,074.00 (-26.89%) | $5,372 (+0.04%) | $134,300 (-) |
| 2021 | $1,469.00 | $5,370 | $134,300 Land $26,300 Building $108,000 |
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.
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 (2016–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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