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1609 LESTER ST

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,510 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.
0.58 ac
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.
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.$22,052 (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.$19,500 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Shed · 100 ft²Porch · 797 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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

E
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Morningside Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
North Charleston High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29405These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.363

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.29,560
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,469 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,744
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,341
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

1609 Lester 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.

  • Among the largest homes in North Charleston 29405
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in North Charleston 29405
  • Older than 95% of homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in North Charleston 29405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Charleston 29405.

Living area3,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1609 Lester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Charleston 29405Charleston County
Living areabigger than3,510 ft²almost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac96% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194012% of homes5% of homes

About 1609 Lester St

How big is 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC?

1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,510 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC built?

1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC?

1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC is assigned to North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (elementary); Morningside Middle School (middle), rated D; North Charleston 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 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC compare to other homes in North Charleston 29405?

Among the 9,398 homes in North Charleston 29405, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,510 ft² against a typical 1,202 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1609 Lester St, North Charleston, SC was $22,052. The county assessed it at $19,500.

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