Charleston County property record for 68 Surfwatch Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,570 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $940,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $16,803 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 207-07-00-040 |
| Primary APN | 207-07-00-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,299 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 796 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 160 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 321 sqft |
| Deck Area | 75 sqft |
| Patio Area | 531 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 68 SURFWATCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) DESCRIPTION -LT 68 OF TRACT 13 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
68 Surfwatch Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 BOSLEY OAKS, NASHVILLE, TN 37205-5008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 438 / 615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | P646/0907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Surfwatch Dr was $16,803, up 15.3% 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 | $16,803.00 (+15.26%) | $1,194,150 (+1,896.24%) Land $523,625 Building $670,525 | $2,235,000 Land $691,000 Building $1,544,000 |
| 2024 | $14,578.00 | $59,820 | |
| 2022 | $13,548.00 | $59,820 | $997,000 Land $455,500 Building $541,500 |
| 2020 | $997,000 Land $455,500 Building $541,500 |
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 68 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 68 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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