686 Windward Ct, Charleston, SC 29412 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 686 Windward Ct, Charleston, SC 29412

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,759 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$690,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$3,322 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN452-01-00-097

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN452-01-00-097

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,759 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,759 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area392 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area120 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area168 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 WINDWARD CT
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29412-8957
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -LIGHTHOUSE POINT DESCRIPTION -LT 16 BLK S
Legal SubdivisionLIGHTHOUSE POINT
Legal BlockS
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionJAMES ISLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2052
Census Tract2005

Owner

Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address686 WINDWARD CT, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-8957
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 27, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1258 / 567
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address686 WINDWARD CT, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-8957
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 WINDWARD CT, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-8957

Mortgage

Document Number0013490682
DateNov 12, 2025
Book Page1349/682
Lender
NameUTILITIES EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressREADING, PA 19610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston County
MunicipalityJames Island Town
Unified School DistrictCharleston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,322.00 (+109.19%)$690,000 (+5,163.16%) Land $380,900 Building $309,100$690,000 (+72.5%) Land $380,900 Building $309,100
2024$1,588.00 (+10.12%)$13,110 (-)
2022$1,442.00$13,110$400,000 (-) Land $258,600 Building $141,400
2020$400,000 Land $258,600 Building $141,400

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation12.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 544 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies544 in force
Nearby Flood Claims283 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA13 of 283
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 35 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2015 · 20 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 162 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · above 64% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable
1,200 / 50

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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