Charleston County property record for 79 Bittern Ct, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,493 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $13,833 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 207-08-00-047 |
| Primary APN | 207-08-00-047 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,493 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,615 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 878 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 568 sqft |
| Patio Area | 568 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 79 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 79 OF TRACT 13 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLEWOODS WEST (411) |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 332 BEECHCLIFF CT, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104-5002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 370 / 324 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 00D5460775 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $13,833.00 (+10.72%) | ||
| 2024 | $12,494.00 (+7.66%) | $51,180 (-) | |
| 2022 | $11,605.00 | $51,180 | $853,094 (-) Land $527,194 Building $325,900 |
| 2020 | $853,094 Land $527,194 Building $325,900 |
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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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