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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $5,000 on Oct 29, 1997

159 ALEXANDER ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,197 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Oct 29, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,045 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$34,680 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$729,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.59 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 36 ft²Patio · 36 ft²Porch · 183 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Memminger School Of Global StudiesD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29403These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.337

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,949 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,730
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,723
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

159 Alexander St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Charleston 29403
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Charleston County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in Charleston 29403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29403.

Living area3,197 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 159 Alexander St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMazyck-WraggboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than3,197 ft²87% of homes95% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²28% of homes29% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194076% of homes58% of homes6% of homes

About 159 Alexander St

When did 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC last sell?

159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC last sold on Oct 29, 1997 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC?

159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,197 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC built?

159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC?

159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Memminger School Of Global Studies (elementary), rated D-; Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (middle), rated C-; Burke High School (high), rated F. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,197 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1940 against a typical 1937). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 Alexander St, Charleston, SC was $10,045. The county assessed it at $34,680.

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