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$290,235$286 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on May 18, 2018

1618 BALSAM ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29407
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,014 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$290K
$251K low$329K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · May 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$866 (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.$5,800 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,000

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.63 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.85%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.20
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Stono Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
C. E. Williams Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29407These 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.106
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 100.349

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,520
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,865
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,457
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

1618 Balsam 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Charleston 29407
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Charleston 29407
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Charleston 29407
  • Older than 82% of homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29407

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$215K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Charleston 29407.

How it measures up in Charleston 29407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29407.

Estimated value$290,235
CheaperTypical $579,231Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $359Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,563 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1618 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29407Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,2357% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28613% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,014 ft²14% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac24% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than196140% of homes18% of homes

About 1618 Balsam St

How much is 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC is $290,235 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $251,121 to $329,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC last sell?

1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC last sold on May 18, 2018 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,014 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC built?

1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Stono Park Elementary School (elementary); West Ashley High School (high), rated C+; C. E. Williams Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29407?

Among the 12,240 homes in Charleston 29407, it is worth more than 7% of them ($290,235 against a typical $579,231), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($286 against a typical $359), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,014 ft² against a typical 1,563 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1961 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1618 Balsam St, Charleston, SC was $866. The county assessed it at $5,800.

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