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159 KING ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
0
Baths
2,316 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,623 (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.$63,150 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,513,900

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.46 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.82%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29401These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.323

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,014
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 King 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 94% of homes in King Street Historic District
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Charleston County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Charleston 29401

How it measures up in Charleston 29401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29401.

Living area2,316 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,899 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 159 King St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKing Street Historic DistrictCharleston 29401Charleston County
Living areabigger than2,316 ft²94% of homes61% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²14% of homes9% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than198149% of homes78% of homes38% of homes

About 159 King St

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

159 King St, Charleston, SC last sold on Jul 13, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 King St, Charleston, SC?

159 King St, Charleston, SC has 2,316 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 159 King St, Charleston, SC built?

159 King St, Charleston, SC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 King St, Charleston, SC?

159 King 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 King St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29401?

Among the 4,082 homes in Charleston 29401, it is bigger than 61% of them (2,316 ft² against a typical 1,899 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1981 against a typical 1920). 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 King St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 King St, Charleston, SC was $18,623. The county assessed it at $63,150.

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