Charleston County property record for 159 Romney St, Charleston, SC 29403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-15-02-086 |
| Primary APN | 463-15-02-086 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 ROMNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29403-3756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -159 ROMNEY CT DESCRIPTION -LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | 159 ROMNEY CT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ROMNEY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0492/0004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 ROMNEY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3756 |
| Document Number | 0000052329 |
| Book / Page | 1410 / 670 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 ROMNEY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3756 |
| Document Number | 0000052329, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1410/670 |
| Instrument | 202652329 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 159 ROMNEY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3756 |
| Document Number | 0939/0848 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 ROMNEY ST CHARLESTON SC 294033756, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-3756 |
| Document Number | 0939/0848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000939/000848 |
| Name | HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2547 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2035 |
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 | $1,101.00 (+19.8%) | $178,855 (+2,770.87%) Land $80,367 Building $98,488 | $577,100 (+68.5%) Land $251,500 Building $325,600 |
| 2024 | $919.00 (+10.86%) | $6,230 (-) | |
| 2022 | $829.00 | $6,230 | $342,500 (-) Land $153,900 Building $188,600 |
| 2020 | $342,500 Land $153,900 Building $188,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 42 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1989–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| 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 |
|---|
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 572 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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