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Last sold for $420,000 on Oct 13, 2016

278 FOREST TRL

ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,642 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$420,000 · Oct 13, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,006 (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.$51,550 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,350,000

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.64 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%

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.0.62
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Sullivan's Island Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi
H
Wando High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
Moultrie Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29451These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.291

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.55%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.5,565
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$228,227
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

278 Forest Trl 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Isle of Palms 29451
  • Among the newest homes in Isle of Palms 29451

How it measures up in Isle of Palms 29451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Isle of Palms 29451.

Living area2,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,045 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 278 Forest Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIsle of Palms 29451Charleston County
Living areabigger than2,642 ft²68% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac87% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than2019almost all homes95% of homes

About 278 Forest Trl

When did 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC last sell?

278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC last sold on Oct 13, 2016 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC?

278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,642 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC built?

278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC?

278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC is assigned to Sullivan's Island Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Wando High School (high), rated A+; Moultrie Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC compare to other homes in Isle of Palms 29451?

Among the 4,578 homes in Isle of Palms 29451, it is bigger than 68% of them (2,642 ft² against a typical 2,045 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2019 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC was $4,006. The county assessed it at $51,550.

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