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Last sold for $223,000 on Mar 21, 2025

228 SAINT JAMES ST

GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,080 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$223,000 · Mar 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,735 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,749 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,163
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,586
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$186,300

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.60
94
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
39
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
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.168 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.59%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Historical Residence
CountyGeorgetown
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1940
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 143 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Georgetown Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Georgetown High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Kensington Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Georgetown County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29440These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.306

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,672
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,374
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

228 Saint James 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Georgetown County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Georgetown County
  • Among the oldest homes in Georgetown 29440

How it measures up in Georgetown 29440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Georgetown 29440.

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 228 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeorgetown 29440Georgetown County
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²22% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac82% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than1901almost no homesalmost no homes

About 228 Saint James St

When did 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC last sell?

228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC last sold on Mar 21, 2025 for $223,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC?

228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC built?

228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC?

228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC is assigned to Georgetown Middle School (middle), rated C+; Georgetown High School (high), rated D+; Kensington Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Georgetown County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC compare to other homes in Georgetown 29440?

Among the 14,212 homes in Georgetown 29440, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Saint James St, Georgetown, SC was $2,735. The county assessed it at $7,749.

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