Charleston County property record for 8 Smith St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,053 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,250,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,387 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer May 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 457-08-03-062 |
| Primary APN | 457-08-03-062 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,053 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,103 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -HARLESTON, WARD-4 DESCRIPTION -LT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
8 Smith St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2025.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 336 DEER MEADOW DR, FREDONIA, WI 53021-9369 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit ARTHUR ST BK/GERVAIS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1290 / 99 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010780177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8 SMITH ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1706 |
| Document Number | 0010780177 |
| Book / Page | 1078 / 177 |
| Map Reference | MB G PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| 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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| Address | 11975 MORRIS RD STE 140, 140, ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-4444 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8 SMITH ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1706 |
| Document Number | 0717/0077 |
| Book / Page | 000717 / 000077 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $965.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1574 CAVE RD NW ATLANTA GA 303273120, ATLANTA, GA 30327-3120 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 SMITH ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-1706 |
| Book / Page | 000660 / 000883 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 109 CENTER ST MOUNT PLEASANT SC 294645001, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-5001 |
| Document Number | 0660/0883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 000660/000883 |
| Name | ARTHUR ST BK/GERVAIS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Smith St was $5,387, up 9.3% 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 | $5,387.00 (+9.27%) | $1,113,775 (+2,775%) Land $292,415 Building $821,360 | $1,715,900 Land $450,500 Building $1,265,400 |
| 2024 | $4,930.00 | $38,740 | |
| 2022 | $4,620.00 | $38,600 | $965,000 Land $450,000 Building $515,000 |
| 2020 | $968,500 Land $450,000 Building $518,500 |
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 Smith St 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 | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 149 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 199 units insured incl. 50 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 335 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 335 |
| 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.
The area around 8 Smith 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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