Charleston County property record for 5 Alexander St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,605 sqft · built 1813 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,840,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 458-01-01-010 |
| Primary APN | 458-01-01-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,605 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1813 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1813 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 768 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-1582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -W SOUTH ALEXANDER 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY CHARLESTON |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1582 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SOUTHERN FIRST BANK NA |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1331 / 535 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1582 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1582 |
| Document Number | 0013410171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1341/171 |
| Name | SOUTHERN FIRST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLESTON, SC 29401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1582 |
| Document Number | 0010060116 |
| Book / Page | 1006 / 116 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 ALEXANDER ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1582 |
| Document Number | 0001006117 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1006/117 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.62% |
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,148.00 (+7.94%) | $2,357,500 (+2,775%) Land $670,836 Building $1,686,664 | $3,791,900 (+136.92%) Land $1,079,000 Building $2,712,900 |
| 2024 | $10,328.00 (+35.2%) | $82,000 (+28.08%) | |
| 2022 | $7,639.00 | $64,020 | $1,600,500 (-21.93%) Land $800,000 Building $800,500 |
| 2020 | $2,050,000 Land $800,000 Building $1,250,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 292 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 967 units insured incl. 675 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · alluvial fan flooding |
| 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Home Telecom, Verizon.
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