Charleston County property record for 1820 Central Ave, Sullivans Island, SC 29482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,992 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 529-05-00-054 |
| Primary APN | 529-05-00-054 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,627 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Deck Area | 171 sqft |
| Patio Area | 171 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1820 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | SULLIVANS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29482-9703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -LT 191 |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT PLEASANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sullivan's Island Historic District listed 2007 · 36 contributing resources · NRIS 07000929 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1820 Central Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2002.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 441, SULLIVANS ISLAND, SC 29482-0441 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | D413/0153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1820 Central Ave was $7,848, up 9.7% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Sullivan's Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,848.00 (+9.67%) | $958,812 (+2,489.98%) Land $828,065 Building $130,747 | $3,621,900 Land $2,000,000 Building $1,621,900 |
| 2024 | $7,156.00 | $37,020 | |
| 2022 | $6,777.00 | $37,020 | $1,100,000 Land $950,000 Building $150,000 |
| 2020 | $1,100,000 Land $950,000 Building $150,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1820 Central 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 | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 323 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 333 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 412 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 412 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1820 Central Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | SULLIVANS ISLAND TOWN OF (1010003) serves 2,521 people · EPA ID SC1010003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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