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$801,491$838 / 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 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Mar 28, 1985

197 SMITH ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
2
Beds
1
Baths
956 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.
1852
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$801K
$493K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Mar 28, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,640 (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.$19,360 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
86
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.87%
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.0.2 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Porch · 132 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Memminger School Of Global StudiesD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 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

197 Smith 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 more than 65% of homes in Charleston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Charleston County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Charleston County
  • Among the smallest lots in Charleston County
  • Among the oldest homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29403

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

This home
$315K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Charleston 29403.

How it measures up in Charleston 29403

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

Estimated value$801,491
CheaperTypical $909,509Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$838
CheaperTypical $644Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1852
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 197 Smith St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCannonborough / ElliottboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$801,49137% of homes39% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83870% of homes83% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than956 ft²19% of homes14% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²17% of homes6% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than185221% of homes9% of homesalmost no homes

About 197 Smith St

How much is 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC is $801,491 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $492,571 to $1,110,411. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC last sell?

197 Smith St, Charleston, SC last sold on Mar 28, 1985 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC?

197 Smith St, Charleston, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 956 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC built?

197 Smith St, Charleston, SC was built in 1852, making it 174 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC?

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

How does 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is worth more than 39% of them ($801,491 against a typical $909,509), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($838 against a typical $644), it is bigger than 14% of them (956 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1852 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 65% 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 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 197 Smith St, Charleston, SC was $5,640. The county assessed it at $19,360.

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