Charleston County property record for 159 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,666 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $282 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 460-15-02-048 |
| Primary APN | 460-15-02-048 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,292 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 159 SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29403-6019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -159 SMITH |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 182 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-5820 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 585 / 75 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0575/0558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282.00 (+88%) | $425,880 (+54.87%) |
| 2024 | $150.00 (+51.52%) | |
| 2022 | $99.00 | |
| 2017 | $275,000 Land $185,000 Building $90,000 |
Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 171 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 194 units insured incl. 23 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1983–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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 654 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.
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