Charleston County property record for 1272 Cornwallis Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,787 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,028 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 425-12-00-144 |
| Primary APN | 425-12-00-144 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,787 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,063 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 651 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1272 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 13 BLK O |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHOUSE PLANT |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
1272 Cornwallis Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1272 CORNWALLIS RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-9204 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | G5310568 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1272 Cornwallis Rd was $2,028, up 22% 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 | $2,028.00 (+22.02%) | $454,250 (+3,191.67%) Land $287,500 Building $166,750 | $681,500 Land $374,900 Building $306,600 |
| 2024 | $1,662.00 | $13,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,511.00 | $13,800 | $395,000 Land $250,000 Building $145,000 |
| 2020 | $395,000 Land $250,000 Building $145,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1272 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 1272 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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