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3540 Shipwatch Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 3540 Shipwatch Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 606 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size8.07 acres (351,753 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill$3,838 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Oct 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN207-06-00-314

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN207-06-00-314

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area606 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area606 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area351,753 sqft (8.07 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address3540 SHIPWATCH RD
CityJOHNS ISLAND
StateSC
Zip29455-5634
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -SEASCAPE VILLAS PHASE I DESCRIPTION -VILLA #3540 BLDG #8 COMMON ELEM OWNERSHIP 1/96% SITE NAME -SEASCAPE VI
Legal SubdivisionSEASCAPE VILLAS PHASE I
Legal Phase1
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionKIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract2104

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address952 EQUESTRIAN DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3608
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202638443
Deed Book / Page1397 / 310
Prior Transfer DateOct 11, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0011430072
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Recording DateJun 18, 2026
Property Address3540 SHIPWATCH RD, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5634
Document Number0000038443
Book / Page1397 / 310
Instrument DateMay 8, 2026
Instrument202638443
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$149,480.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address952 EQUESTRIAN DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3608

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Recording DateOct 13, 2022
Property Address3540 SHIPWATCH RD, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5634
Document Number0011430072
Book / Page1143 / 72
Map ReferenceMB S-117 PG 200
Instrument DateOct 11, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address29 FORT ROYAL AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-6000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston County
MunicipalityKiawah Island Town
Unified School DistrictCharleston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,838.00 (+10.35%)$264,500 (+1,816.67%) Land $66,365 Building $198,135$473,600 (+72.22%) Land $118,400 Building $355,200
2024$3,478.00 (+8.65%)$13,800 (-)
2022$3,201.00$13,800$275,000 (-) Land $69,000 Building $206,000
2020$275,000 Land $69,000 Building $206,000

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.

Flood

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 Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 913 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2,060 units insured
incl. 1,147 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims184 (1989–2023)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2023 · Hurricane Idalia
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 45 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2015 · 46 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 61 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 86% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemKIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY
serves 9,550 people · EPA ID SC1010008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOHN'S WATER
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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