196 River Breeze Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 196 River Breeze Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size14.3 acres (626,293 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$1,358 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN350-13-00-253

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN350-13-00-253

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
Upper Floors Area700 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area626,293 sqft (14.3 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address196 RIVER BREEZE DR
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29407-5690
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -WATERWAY SOUTH PHASE 4A DESCRIPTION -UNIT 74 BLDG S % OWNERSHIP OF COM ELEM 1.150% SITE NAME -UNIT 74 BLDG
Legal SubdivisionWATERWAY SOUTH PHASE 4A
Legal Phase4A
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ASHLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3067
Census Tract2801

Owner

196 River Breeze Dr, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address196 RIVER BREEZE DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-5690
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 14, 2020
Transfer Doc0916/0971
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Recording DateSep 18, 2020
Property Address196 RIVER BREEZE DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-5690
Document Number0916/0971
Book / Page000916 / 000971
Instrument DateSep 14, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address196 RIVER BREEZE DR CHARLESTON SC 294075690, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-5690

Mortgage

Document Number916/0972
DateSep 18, 2020
Book Page000916/000972
Lender
NameCITIZENS BK NA
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 17, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 River Breeze Dr was $1,358, up 19.2% 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$1,358.00 (+19.23%)$230,644 (+2,775.86%) Land $57,636 Building $173,008$409,800 Land $102,400 Building $307,400
2024$1,139.00$8,020
2022$1,038.00$8,020$226,500 Land $56,600 Building $169,900
2020$226,500 Land $56,600 Building $169,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 196 River Breeze Dr 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 Elevation9.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 242 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies329 units insured
incl. 87 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims251 (1979–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 251
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 44 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 40 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 69 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

Wildfire risk around 196 River Breeze Dr is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · above 66% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable
1,200 / 50
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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