Charleston County property record for 56 Surfwatch Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $11,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 207-07-00-030 |
| Primary APN | 207-07-00-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,206 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 146 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 332 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 624 sqft |
| Patio Area | 624 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 56 SURFWATCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) DESCRIPTION -LT 56 OF TRACT 13 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
56 Surfwatch Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 ROUND RIDGE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302-4444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 385 / 152 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010660807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 SURFWATCH DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5617 |
| Document Number | 0010660807 |
| Book / Page | 1066 / 807 |
| Map Reference | MB AH PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 ROUND RIDGE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302-4444 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Surfwatch Dr was $11,857, up 10.7% 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 | $11,857.00 (+10.67%) | $839,500 (+1,816.67%) Land $620,310 Building $219,190 | $1,476,800 Land $653,300 Building $823,500 |
| 2024 | $10,714.00 | $43,800 | |
| 2022 | $9,946.00 | $43,800 | $730,000 Land $539,400 Building $190,600 |
| 2020 | $730,000 Land $539,400 Building $190,600 |
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 56 Surfwatch 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 | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 913 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2,060 units insured incl. 1,147 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 184 (1989–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Hurricane Idalia |
| 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 56 Surfwatch Dr is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 54% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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