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1621 BALSAM ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29407
0
Baths
4,852 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$840 (2024)

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.62 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
West Ashley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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

1621 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Charleston 29407
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Charleston 29407
  • Newer than 75% 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.

Living area4,852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,563 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1621 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29407Charleston County
Living areabigger than4,852 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac84% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than197775% of homes34% of homes

About 1621 Balsam St

How big is 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC has 4,852 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC built?

1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

1621 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 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29407?

Among the 12,240 homes in Charleston 29407, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,852 ft² against a typical 1,563 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1977 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1621 Balsam St, Charleston, SC was $840.

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