Charleston County property record for 518 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,071 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,250,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $41,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Dec 2021 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 459-13-02-011 |
| Primary APN | 459-13-02-011 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 16,071 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 16,071 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 518 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29403-6337 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | MAPPLATB L22 MAPPLATP 0153 SUBDIVISIONNAME CITY OF CHARLESTON |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
518 E Bay St, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 703, CHARLESTON, SC 29402-0703 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Limited Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRSTRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1062 / 941 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | W376/0599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 518 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6337 |
| Document Number | 0011030639 |
| Book / Page | 1103 / 639 |
| Map Reference | MB L22 PG 153 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,081.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 703, CHARLESTON, SC 29402-0703 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-6337 |
| Document Number | 0010620941 |
| Book / Page | 1062 / 941 |
| Map Reference | MB V PG 120 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 E BAY ST STE 300, 300, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2646 |
| Document Number | 0001062944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1062/944 |
| Name | FIRSTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 E Bay St was $41,524, up 6.6% from the year before.
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 | $41,524.00 (+6.56%) | $2,507,000 (+1,816.67%) Land $2,507,000 | $3,005,600 Land $3,005,600 |
| 2024 | $38,969.00 | $130,800 | |
| 2022 | $50,588.00 | $191,250 | $4,250,000 Land $4,249,800 Building $200 |
| 2020 | $2,180,000 Land $2,180,000 |
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 518 E Bay 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 Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 518 E Bay St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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