INTERIOR PICTURES COMING SOON Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch, offering approximately 1,966 square feet of living space on a desirable corner lot in an established Sumter neighborhood. Built in 1959, this classic ranch-style home offers the character and solid construction of its era while providing plenty of space for today's lifestyle. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, there is room for family, guests, a home office, or whatever needs you may have. The corner-lot setting adds to the home's curb appeal and provides a spacious neighborhood feel. Located in the Alice Drive school district, this property is ideally situated for those looking for convenience to local schools and established residential surroundings. Outdoor recreation is also close at hand. The home offers easy access to the Shot Pouch Greenway, providing an opportunity to enjoy walking, jogging, cycling; additionally the scenic approximately 3.4-mile trail connects Dillon Park and Swan Lake. Swan Lake is also conveniently accessible, making it easy to enjoy one of Sumter's well-known recreational and natural attractions. With its classic brick exterior, four bedrooms, two baths, corner-lot location, and with convenient access to schools and outdoor recreation, this home is a wonderful opportunity to own a spacious ranch in an established Sumter neighborhood. Shed does not convey with property.
Burns-Downs, located between Broad Street and Guignard Drive, is a residential and civic Sumter neighborhood with a leafy street grid and a courthouse-town energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Broad Street corridor near downtown, where local storefronts, lunch counters, and small offices set a steady weekday rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranch homes and traditional brick residences on generous lots. Swan Lake Iris Gardens and its walking paths shape the outdoor routine with water views and seasonal color. The Sumter County Museum adds a grounded sense of place through exhibits and preserved buildings. Downtown’s Sumter Opera House and Main Street cafés keep evenings low-key and social.
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Offer insights
38 Adams Ave · $265,000
$265K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $265K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Fireplace
Fireplace with other/unspecified features
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Linoleum
Tile
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
No notable exterior features listed
Fencing: other/unspecified
Home design
Single-family house
One level
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great 4BR 2 Ba home on a corner lot in a great neighborhood. Hardwoods run through the majority of the home. Lots of potential for upgrades at this price.
Public Records
Dec 22, 2006
Sold
$139,900
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,288 (+1.7%)
2024
$1,266 (+3.0%)
2023
$1,229 (+0.5%)
$34,800 + $129,830
$164,630
2022
$1,224 (+0.2%)
$34,800 + $129,830
$164,630
2021
$1,221 (+9.4%)
$34,800 + $129,830
$164,630
2020
$1,116 (+0.9%)
$34,800 + $129,830
$164,630
2019
$1,107 (+3.8%)
$34,800 + $106,021
$140,821
2018
$1,067 (−2.0%)
$34,800 + $106,021
$140,821
2017
$1,088 (−66.3%)
$34,800 + $106,021
$140,821
2016
$3,232 (+1.8%)
$34,800 + $106,021
$140,821
2015
$3,175
$34,800 + $106,021
$140,821
2014
$3,173
$33,350 + $107,273
$140,623
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
116 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,966
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,966
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sumter County
APN
2280103001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R-9
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of these two districts is to recognize the essential suburban living character of significant portions of the City and County of Sumter where low and medium density single-family residential development is the predominant living environment of the existing and future population. Also, changing patterns of work and home environments create incentives to view the single-family dwelling as a center of work and residential living activities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sumter, SC • 29150
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 38 Adams Ave
$264,821
$179 under list price of $265K
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