Charleston County property record for 79 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,284 sqft · built 1747 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,830,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 457-12-04-064 |
| Primary APN | 457-12-04-064 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1747 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1747 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 162 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 79 KING ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -79 KING |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
79 King St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 KING ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 999 / 848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0456/0754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Property Address | 79 KING ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010160900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1016/900 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 KING ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2509 |
| Document Number | 09990848 |
| Book / Page | 999 / 848 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 79 KING ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2509 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 King St was $11,571, down 69% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,571.00 (-69%) | $2,512,750 (+2,775%) Land $920,000 Building $1,592,750 | $2,731,500 Land $986,500 Building $1,745,000 |
| 2024 | $37,329.00 | $87,400 | |
| 2022 | $29,093.00 | $109,800 | $1,830,000 Land $800,000 Building $1,030,000 |
| 2020 | $2,185,000 Land $800,000 Building $1,385,000 |
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 79 King St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 185 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 293 units insured incl. 108 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 145 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 145 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Hurricane Debby |
| 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.
The area around 79 King St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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