Charleston County property record for 78 Bittern Ct, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,416 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Jun 2025 Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 207-08-00-048 |
| Primary APN | 207-08-00-048 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,203 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 559 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 142 sqft |
| Deck Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 513 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 78 BITTERN CT |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) DESCRIPTION -LT 78 OF TRACT 13 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
78 Bittern Ct is held in a trust since October 2022.
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 Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 COLLEGE ST, HUDSON, OH 44236-2909 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 479 / 853 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011420353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 1386000749 |
| Book / Page | 1386 / 749 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 230 COLLEGE ST, HUDSON, OH 44236-2909 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | WEEKS AND IRVINE LLC, WEEKS & IRVINE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 COLLEGE ST, HUDSON, OH 44236-2909 |
| Document Number | 0013180758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 1318/758 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 1381000485 |
| Book / Page | 1381 / 485 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACRISURE NATIONAL LENDER SERVI |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 9387 BALDWIN RD, MENTOR, OH 44060-8055 |
| Document Number | 1381000486, |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1381/486 |
| Name | GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 0013810485 |
| Book / Page | 1381 / 485 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACRISURE NATIONAL LENDER SERVI |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 9387 BALDWIN RD, MENTOR, OH 44060-8055 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1381000486, |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1381/486 |
| Name | GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 0011420353 |
| Book / Page | 1142 / 353 |
| Map Reference | MB AF PG 147 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 865 CHAGRIN RIVER RD, GATES MILLS, OH 44040-9701 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 0780/0562 |
| Book / Page | 000780 / 000562 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 865 CHAGRIN RIVER RD GATES MILLS OH 440409701, GATES MILLS, OH 44040-9701 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 0780/0559 |
| Book / Page | 000780 / 000559 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 865 CHAGRIN RIVER RD GATES MILLS OH 440409701, GATES MILLS, OH 44040-9701 |
| Document Number | 780/0560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000780/000560 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 78 BITTERN CT, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5612 |
| Document Number | 0773/0370 |
| Book / Page | 000773 / 000370 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 230 COLLEGE ST HUDSON OH 442362909, HUDSON, OH 44236-2909 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Bittern Ct was $13,494, 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 | $13,494.00 (+10.7%) | $956,800 (+1,816.67%) Land $606,280 Building $350,520 | $1,937,900 Land $646,500 Building $1,291,400 |
| 2024 | $12,190.00 | $49,920 | |
| 2022 | $11,322.00 | $49,920 | $832,000 Land $527,200 Building $304,800 |
| 2020 | $832,000 Land $527,200 Building $304,800 |
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 78 Bittern Ct 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 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 78 Bittern Ct is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 70% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 145 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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