Charleston County property record for 522 Bufflehead Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,388 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,775,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 265-05-00-019 |
| Primary APN | 265-05-00-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,745 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 239 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Pool Area | 384 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 2,039 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR |
|---|---|
| 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 522 PHASE VI |
| Legal Subdivision | EGRET/PINTAIL (428) |
| Legal Phase | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 522 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUIST BK |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 4, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 670 / 297 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0743/0789 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0924/0908 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR KIAWAH ISLAND SC 294555790, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0924/0908 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000924/000908 |
| Name | TRUIST BK |
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| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0743/0789 |
| Book / Page | 000743 / 000789 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19201 S PARK BLVD SHAKER HEIGHTS OH 441221856, SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH 44122-1856 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 522 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5790 |
| Document Number | 0670/0297 |
| Book / Page | 000670 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 46 DAWN HARBOR LN RIVERSIDE CT 068782609, RIVERSIDE, CT 06878-2609 |
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 | $10,967.00 (+7.86%) | $3,254,500 (+2,775%) Land $672,750 Building $2,581,750 | $4,274,500 (+51.04%) Land $744,100 Building $3,530,400 |
| 2024 | $10,168.00 (-73.43%) | $113,200 (-33.33%) | |
| 2022 | $38,275.00 | $169,800 | $2,830,000 (-) Land $585,000 Building $2,245,000 |
| 2020 | $2,830,000 Land $585,000 Building $2,245,000 |
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.
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 Record 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.
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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