Charleston County property record for 81 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,527 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 458-09-03-237 |
| Primary APN | 458-09-03-237 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,527 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 81 E BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29401-2544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -EAST BAY TRADD HOUSE HOR PROP REGIME DESCRIPTION -UNIT 81 PERCENT OF COMMON ELEMENTS |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST BAY TRADD HOUSE HOR PROP REGIME |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
81 E Bay St, a condominium, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2024.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6650 RIVERS AVE, 100, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4809 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00G6290140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 81 E BAY ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2544 |
| Document Number | 0012260834 |
| Book / Page | 1226 / 834 |
| Map Reference | MB L289 PG 251 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Title Company | WEEKS AND IRVINE LLC, WEEKS & IRVINE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,885.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6650 RIVERS AVE # 100, 100, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4809 |
| Mail Care Of | REGISTERED AGENTS INC |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 E Bay St was $11,989, up 42.6% 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 | $11,989.00 (+42.59%) | $725,000 (+2,389.7%) Land $265,000 Building $460,000 | $725,000 Land $265,000 Building $460,000 |
| 2024 | $8,408.00 | $29,120 | |
| 2022 | $7,788.00 | $29,120 | $550,500 Land $137,600 Building $412,900 |
| 2020 | $550,500 Land $137,600 Building $412,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 81 E Bay St 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 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 81 E Bay 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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