Charleston County property record for 253 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,010 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $43,256 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 457-08-01-051 |
| Primary APN | 457-08-01-051 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,010 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,351 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 3,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 253 KING ST |
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| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-1435 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -253 & 255 KING SITE NAME -AND 255 KING ST |
| Legal Subdivision | KING ST |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of November 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 KING ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0331/0515 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of September 13, 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,256.00 (+7.28%) | $145,800 (-) | |
| 2022 | $40,320.00 | $145,800 | $3,938,000 (-) Land $1,500,695 Building $2,437,305 |
| 2020 | $3,938,000 Land $1,500,695 Building $2,437,305 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · 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 Record median of 81 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 196 units insured incl. 115 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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