Charleston County property record for 8 Wesson Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $362,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,992 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 460-03-03-004 |
| Primary APN | 460-03-03-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 426 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 WESSON AVE |
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| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29403-4463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -8 WESSON ST DESCRIPTION -LT 244 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8 WESSON ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hampton Park Terrace Historic District listed 1997 · 283 contributing resources · NRIS 97001186 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Wesson Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 WESSON AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403-4463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 419 / 61 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | F423/0419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Wesson Ave was $4,992, up 11.5% 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 | $4,992.00 (+11.48%) | $478,745 (+2,256.03%) Land $371,968 Building $106,777 | $791,900 Land $550,700 Building $241,200 |
| 2024 | $4,478.00 | $20,320 | |
| 2022 | $4,135.00 | $20,320 | $505,300 Land $392,600 Building $112,700 |
| 2020 | $505,300 Land $392,600 Building $112,700 |
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 8 Wesson Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 133 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 133 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2015–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| 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 Wesson Ave 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 1,055 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hotwire Communications.
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