159 Tradd St, Unit B, Charleston, SC 29401 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 159 Tradd St, Unit B, Charleston, SC 29401

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · 1.5 ba · 945 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,676 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$435,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$9,560 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN457-11-04-169

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN457-11-04-169

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area945 sqft Living Area
Upper Floors Area945 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area3,676 sqft (0.084 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 TRADD ST, B
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29401-2489
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -159 TRADD STREET DESCRIPTION -UNIT B SITE NAME -159 TRADD STREET
Legal Subdivision159 TRADD STREET
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLESTON CENTRAL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract100

Owner

159 Tradd St, Unit B is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2013.

Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address411 38TH AVE N, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577-2701
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page355 / 513
Prior Transfer DateSep 21, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0355/0513
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Tradd St, Unit B was $9,560, up 10.4% from the year before.

Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston County
MunicipalityCharleston City
Unified School DistrictCharleston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,560.00 (+10.35%)$575,287 (+1,816.35%) Land $143,847 Building $431,440$806,200 Land $201,600 Building $604,600
2024$8,663.00$30,020
2022$8,026.00$30,020$563,100 Land $140,800 Building $422,300
2020$563,100 Land $140,800 Building $422,300

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Tradd St, Unit B 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 237 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies259 units insured
incl. 22 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims512 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 512
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 114 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 117 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 192 claims

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

The area around 159 Tradd St, Unit B has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 485 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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