Charleston County property record for 1608 Relyea Ave, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,027 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $503,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 426-05-00-054 |
| Primary APN | 426-05-00-054 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,027 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,027 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 207 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 856 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 94 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 132 sqft |
| Boat Lift | Boat Lift |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1608 RELYEA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29412-5260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -CLARKS POINT DESCRIPTION -LOT 6 SECT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARKS POINT |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2006 |
1608 Relyea Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 RELYEA AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-5260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 114 / 601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0347000744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 1608 RELYEA AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-5260 |
| Document Number | 0651/0108 |
| Book / Page | 000651 / 000108 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 RELYEA AVE CHARLESTON SC 294125260, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-5260 |
| Document Number | 0651/0108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000651/000108 |
| Name | SOUTH ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLESTON, SC 29406 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 Relyea Ave was $2,929, up 11.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,929.00 (+11.41%) | $577,588 (+2,775%) Land $280,530 Building $297,058 | $930,500 Land $384,700 Building $545,800 |
| 2024 | $2,629.00 | $20,090 | |
| 2022 | $2,452.00 | $20,090 | $650,000 Land $315,700 Building $334,300 |
| 2020 | $650,000 Land $315,700 Building $334,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1608 Relyea Ave 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 193 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 193 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 89 (1987–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 89 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 1608 Relyea Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 75% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures