Charleston County property record for 891 Darwin St, Charleston, SC 29412
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 426-07-00-071 |
| Primary APN | 426-07-00-071 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 351 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 891 DARWIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29412-4201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION NAME -LAWTON BLUFF DESCRIPTION -LT 26 BLK H SEC 4 EXT |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWTON BLUFF |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMES ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 2006 |
891 Darwin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 891 DARWIN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-4201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 573 / 380 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0322/0395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 891 Darwin St was $1,579, up 19.3% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | James Island Town |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,579.00 (+19.35%) | $305,052 (+2,775.14%) Land $109,468 Building $195,584 | $516,300 Land $175,000 Building $341,300 |
| 2024 | $1,323.00 | $10,610 | |
| 2022 | $1,195.00 | $10,610 | $347,500 Land $124,700 Building $222,800 |
| 2020 | $347,500 Land $124,700 Building $222,800 |
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 891 Darwin 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 233 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 233 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 133 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 133 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 891 Darwin St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99.4% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
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