Charleston County property record for 8 Bufflehead Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,774 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,795,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 264-11-00-022 |
| Primary APN | 264-11-00-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,774 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,120 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 654 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 482 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 8 BUFFLEHEAD DR |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455-5737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -EGRET/PINTAIL DESCRIPTION -LOT 8 TRACTS 40 & 41 PHASE II |
| Legal Subdivision | EGRET/PINTAIL |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Tract | 40-41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | KIAWAH ISLAND-SEABROOK ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
8 Bufflehead Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7011 FOLGER DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270-5949 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1142 / 542 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | O6360539 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFLEHEAD DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455-5737 |
| Document Number | 0771/0696 |
| Book / Page | 000771 / 000696 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 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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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 29651 HENRICO VA 232420651, HENRICO, VA 23242-0651 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Bufflehead Dr was $21,740, 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 | $21,740.00 (+10.73%) | $1,548,188 (+1,816.55%) Land $611,888 Building $936,300 | $1,950,200 Land $1,013,900 Building $936,300 |
| 2024 | $19,634.00 | $80,780 | |
| 2022 | $11,457.00 | $50,520 | $842,000 Land $440,000 Building $402,000 |
| 2020 | $1,795,000 Land $625,000 Building $1,170,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8 Bufflehead 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 1,376 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,376 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1989–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 8 Bufflehead Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 78% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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