Charleston County property record for 520 Carpenter St, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,535 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 343-14-00-037 |
| Primary APN | 343-14-00-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 520 CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29412-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -STONO SHORES HGTS DESCRIPTION -LT 7 & 8 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | STONO SHORES HGTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
520 Carpenter St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 427, FOLLY BEACH, SC 29439-0427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 203 / 107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0176/0465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Carpenter St was $4,535, up 9% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,535.00 (+9.01%) | $273,758 (+1,817.07%) Land $113,104 Building $160,654 | $598,100 Land $150,000 Building $448,100 |
| 2024 | $4,160.00 | $14,280 | |
| 2022 | $3,818.00 | $14,280 | $377,100 Land $155,800 Building $221,300 |
| 2020 | $377,100 Land $155,800 Building $221,300 |
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 Carpenter 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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 301 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 301 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 67 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 67 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 Carpenter St is moderate, ranking above 65% 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 65% of the US · above 87% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 262 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures