Charleston County property record for 481 Trapier Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,634 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454-08-00-003 |
| Primary APN | 454-08-00-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,112 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 754 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 481 TRAPIER DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29412-9186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -FT JOHNSON ESTATES DESCRIPTION -LT 12 BLK K |
| Legal Subdivision | FT JOHNSON ESTATES |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 2005 |
481 Trapier Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 TRAPIER DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-9186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1089 / 109 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00160844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Trapier Dr was $3,634, up 21.2% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | James Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,634.00 (+21.17%) | $759,000 (+2,775%) Land $225,000 Building $534,000 | $768,700 Land $225,000 Building $543,700 |
| 2024 | $2,999.00 | $26,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,847.00 | $15,180 | $332,300 Land $129,900 Building $202,400 |
| 2020 | $660,000 Land $221,000 Building $439,000 |
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 481 Trapier Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 230 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 230 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 87 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 87 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 481 Trapier Dr is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 83% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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