901 Watermelon Run, Charleston, SC 29412 Property Records

Charleston County property record for 901 Watermelon Run, Charleston, SC 29412

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.38 acres (16,553 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$455,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$2,680 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN454-05-00-121

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN454-05-00-121

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,584 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,143 sqft
Upper Floors Area441 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area16,553 sqft (0.38 acres)
Lot Dimensions107 ft deep x 155 ft wide
TerrainHigh
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address901 WATERMELON RUN
CityCHARLESTON
StateSC
Zip29412-4434
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION NAME -STILES POINT PLANTATION DESCRIPTION -LOT 21 BLOCK B PHASE II HARBOR SECT. PART III
Legal SubdivisionSTILES POINT PLANTATION
Legal Phase2
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Township / Civil DivisionJAMES ISLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2079
Census Tract2007

Owner

Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address901 WATERMELON RUN, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-4434
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 13, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
DIRECT MTG LN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page866 / 777
Prior Transfer DateMay 4, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0187/0697
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Property Address901 WATERMELON RUN, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-4434
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2022
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0010680059
DateJan 13, 2022
Book Page1068/59
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term341 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCHARLESTON SC
Recording DateMar 16, 2020
Property Address901 WATERMELON RUN, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-4434
Document Number0866/0777
Book / Page000866 / 000777
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$455.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address901 WATERMELON RUN CHARLESTON SC 294124434, CHARLESTON, SC 29412-4434

Mortgage

Document Number866/0785
DateMar 16, 2020
Book Page000866/000785
Lender
NameDIRECT MTG LN
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHUNT VALLEY, MD 21031
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 15, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston County
MunicipalityCharleston City
Unified School DistrictCharleston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,680.00 (+11.9%)$523,250 (+2,775%) Land $247,250 Building $276,000$836,700 (+83.89%) Land $377,500 Building $459,200
2024$2,395.00 (-67.23%)$18,200 (-33.33%)
2022$7,308.00$27,300$455,000 (-) Land $215,000 Building $240,000
2020$455,000 Land $215,000 Building $240,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 619 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies624 units insured
incl. 5 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims189 (1987–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 189
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 10 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2015 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Hugo, Sep 1989 · 146 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · lower than 93% of South Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM
serves 278,771 people · EPA ID SC1010001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable
1,200 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Watermelon Run

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number