Charleston County property record for 520 Bufflehead Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 4,145 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,145,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 265-05-00-017 |
| Primary APN | 265-05-00-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,985 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 224 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 505 sqft |
| Deck Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,435 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR |
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| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -EGRET/PINTAIL (428) DESCRIPTION -LOT 520 PHASE VI |
| Legal Subdivision | EGRET/PINTAIL (428) |
| Legal Phase | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 520 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
520 Bufflehead Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1301 / 74 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0474/0652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0012360854 |
| Book / Page | 1236 / 854 |
| Map Reference | MB CA PG 126 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0012360852 |
| Book / Page | 1236 / 852 |
| Map Reference | MB CA PG 126 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Bufflehead Dr was $6,520, up 8.2% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Kiawah Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,520.00 (+8.2%) | $1,966,500 (+2,861.6%) Land $667,000 Building $1,299,500 | $2,899,100 Land $688,400 Building $2,210,700 |
| 2024 | $6,026.00 | $66,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,792.00 | $66,400 | $1,710,000 Land $580,000 Building $1,130,000 |
| 2020 | $1,710,000 Land $580,000 Building $1,130,000 |
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 520 Bufflehead Dr 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 1,376 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,376 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1989–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 520 Bufflehead Dr is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 79% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY serves 9,550 people · EPA ID SC1010008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOHN'S WATER |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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