Charleston County property record for 159 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 457-12-01-041 |
| Primary APN | 457-12-01-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 519 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 48 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 QUEEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -PT LT 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 QUEEN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 445 / 49 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 QUEEN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1948 |
| Document Number | 0000048570 |
| Book / Page | 1407 / 76 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 159 QUEEN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1948 |
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,044.00 (+11.3%) | $602,266 (+2,774.78%) Land $349,631 Building $252,635 | $1,034,700 (+59.92%) Land $581,700 Building $453,000 |
| 2024 | $2,735.00 (+7.13%) | $20,950 (-) | |
| 2022 | $2,553.00 | $20,950 | $647,000 (-) Land $375,600 Building $271,400 |
| 2020 | $647,000 Land $375,600 Building $271,400 |
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 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 Record median of 149 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 199 units insured incl. 50 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 335 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 335 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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