5 Thomas St, Charleston, SC 29403 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 5 Thomas St, Charleston, SC 29403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,999 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,510 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN460-16-01-105

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN460-16-01-105

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,999 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,081 sqft
1st Floor Area995 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,004 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleVictorian
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialGalvanized Metal
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 36 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area246 sqft
Deck Area36 sqft
Patio Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 THOMAS ST
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29403-6012
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -5 THOMAS ST
Legal Subdivision5 THOMAS ST
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLESTON CENTRAL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 THOMAS ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6012
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Jun 2, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 22, 2011
Transfer Doc0184/0012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address5 THOMAS ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6012
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010470625
DateOct 29, 2021
Book Page1047/625
Lender
NameCITY FIRST MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBOUNTIFUL, UT 84010
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address5 THOMAS ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6012
Document Number0644/0397
Book / Page000644 / 000397
Instrument DateJun 2, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 THOMAS ST CHARLESTON SC 294036012, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6012

Mortgage

Document Number0644/0397
DateJun 12, 2017
Book Page000644/000397
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWILSON, NC 27893
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 11, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$3,510.00 (+10.69%)$704,165 (+2,775.32%) Land $437,971 Building $266,194$1,342,300 (+75.76%) Land $643,300 Building $699,000
2024$3,171.00 (+6.88%)$24,490 (-)
2022$2,967.00$24,490$763,700 (-) Land $475,000 Building $288,700
2020$763,700 Land $475,000 Building $288,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 143 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies431 units insured
incl. 288 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims214 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 214
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 18 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 107 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.

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