4 Colonial St, Charleston, SC 29401 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 4 Colonial St, Charleston, SC 29401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,280,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$7,029 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Line of Credit
Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN457-12-03-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN457-12-03-004

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,291 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,118 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,173 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Architectural StyleVictorian
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area495 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area290 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 COLONIAL ST
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29401-1808
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -4 COLONIAL ST DESCRIPTION -LT 2
Legal Subdivision4 COLONIAL ST
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLESTON CENTRAL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract100

Owner

4 Colonial St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4 COLONIAL ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1808
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 6, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SOUTH STATE BANK NA
Sep 8, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
OAKTREE FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 17, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page913 / 184
Prior Transfer DateMay 13, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0494000073
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address4 COLONIAL ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 COLONIAL ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1808

Mortgage

Document Number0012010582
DateSep 6, 2023
Book Page1201/582
Lender
NameSOUTH STATE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term119 Months
DueAug 20, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Recording DateSep 8, 2020
Property Address4 COLONIAL ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1808
Document Number0913/0184
Book / Page000913 / 000184
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,280.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4 COLONIAL ST CHARLESTON SC 294011808, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1808

Mortgage

Document Number913/0187
DateSep 8, 2020
Book Page000913/000187
Lender
NameOAKTREE FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address1298 W 7TH ST, UPLAND, CA 91786-7035
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueSep 7, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Colonial St was $7,029, up 8.7% 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$7,029.00 (+8.67%)$1,472,000 (+2,775%) Land $747,500 Building $724,500$1,898,500 Land $988,000 Building $910,500
2024$6,468.00$51,200
2022$6,097.00$51,200$1,280,000 Land $650,000 Building $630,000
2020$1,280,000 Land $650,000 Building $630,000

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

FEMA maps place 4 Colonial St 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 Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 216 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies303 units insured
incl. 87 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims647 (1979–2025)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 144 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 155 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 206 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

No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 4 Colonial St, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 485 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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