Charleston County property record for 3544 Shipwatch Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 580 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 8.07 acres (351,753 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,322 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 207-06-00-312 |
| Primary APN | 207-06-00-312 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 351,753 sqft (8.07 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 3544 SHIPWATCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -SEASCAPE VILLAS PHASE I DESCRIPTION -VILLA #3544 BLDG #8 COMMON ELEM OWNERSHIP 1/96% SITE NAME -SEASCAPE VI |
| Legal Subdivision | SEASCAPE VILLAS PHASE I |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
3544 Shipwatch Rd, a condominium, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 BULL ST, SAVANNAH, GA 31401-3725 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 571 / 379 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013030028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3544 Shipwatch Rd was $4,322, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Kiawah Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,322.00 (+10.48%) | $299,000 (+1,816.67%) Land $74,750 Building $224,250 | $444,600 Land $111,100 Building $333,500 |
| 2024 | $3,912.00 | $15,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,606.00 | $15,600 | $260,000 Land $65,000 Building $195,000 |
| 2020 | $260,000 Land $65,000 Building $195,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3544 Shipwatch Rd 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 913 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2,060 units insured incl. 1,147 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 184 (1989–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Hurricane Idalia |
| 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 3544 Shipwatch Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 86% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY serves 9,550 people · EPA ID SC1010008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOHN'S WATER |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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