Beaufort County property record for 1639 Old Shell Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,997 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R110011000207A0000 |
| Primary APN | R110011000207A0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1639 OLD SHELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | PORT ROYAL |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29935-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 4111 |
| Legal Description | PAR 2 POR LOT 3 SEC 30 1S1W PLAT ATTACHED DB352 P1159 PB89 PG37 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORT ROYAL ACREAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAUFORT-PORT ROYAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1639 Old Shell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1639 OLD SHELL RD, PORT ROYAL, SC 29935-2004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202631650 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4559 / 1360 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081636 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1639 OLD SHELL RD, PORT ROYAL, SC 29935-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000031650 |
| Book / Page | 4559 / 1360 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $123,693.69 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1639 OLD SHELL RD, PORT ROYAL, SC 29935-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000031651, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4559/1363 |
| Instrument | 202631651 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Property Address | 1639 OLD SHELL RD, PORT ROYAL, SC 29935-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4118/499 |
| Instrument | 2022011476 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1639 Old Shell Rd was $907, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of March 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Municipality | Port Royal Town |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $907.00 (-1.09%) | $5,160 (-37.5%) | |
| 2024 | $917.00 | $8,256 (-) Land $1,000 Building $7,256 | $206,400 (-) Land $25,000 Building $181,400 |
| 2023 | $917.00 (+10.88%) | $8,256 (+83.96%) Land $1,000 Building $7,256 | $206,400 (+83.96%) Land $25,000 Building $181,400 |
| 2022 | $827.00 | $4,488 Land $616 Building $3,872 | $112,200 Land $15,400 Building $96,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1639 Old Shell Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · 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 File median of 102 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 102 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
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 1639 Old Shell Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 68% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BJW&SA serves 164,829 people · EPA ID SC0720003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sparklight Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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