Charleston County property record for 1260 Cornwallis Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,841 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 425-12-00-147 |
| Primary APN | 425-12-00-147 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,841 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 233 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 459 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Solar |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1260 CORNWALLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29412-9204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -WHITEHOUSE PLANT DESCRIPTION -LT 10 BLK O |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHOUSE PLANT |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
1260 Cornwallis Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1260 CORNWALLIS RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-9204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 499 / 646 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 1260 CORNWALLIS RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-9204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 09770644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 977/644 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1260 Cornwallis Rd was $3,103, up 19.1% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | James Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,103.00 (+19.07%) | $535,613 (+2,665.17%) Land $295,114 Building $240,499 | $769,300 Land $379,100 Building $390,200 |
| 2024 | $2,606.00 | $19,370 | |
| 2022 | $2,384.00 | $19,370 | $503,100 Land $277,200 Building $225,900 |
| 2020 | $503,100 Land $277,200 Building $225,900 |
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 1260 Cornwallis Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 231 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 429 units insured incl. 198 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 153 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 153 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1260 Cornwallis Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 43% 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 | CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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