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$481,485$300 / 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 95How 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 $210,000 on Sep 27, 2017

281 KELSEY BLVD

CHARLESTON, SC 29492
0
Baths
1,604 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.
2,872 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$481K
$457K low$506K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Sep 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,126 (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.$246,905 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,829
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,076
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,876
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$396,400

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.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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.minimal

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
CountyBERKELEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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 · 104 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
Philip Simmons Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
E
Philip Simmons Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 mi
H
Philip Simmons High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Berkeley County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29492These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.363

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.363 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,008
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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

281 Kelsey Blvd 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 86% of homes in Charleston 29492
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Charleston 29492
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Charleston 29492
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Berkeley County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29492

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

This home
$339K$4.6M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Charleston 29492.

How it measures up in Charleston 29492

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29492.

Estimated value$481,485
CheaperTypical $1,039,293Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$300
CheaperTypical $461Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,604 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size2,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 281 Kelsey Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29492Berkeley County
Estimated valuepricier than$481,48514% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3007% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,604 ft²23% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,872 ft²21% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than200536% of homes35% of homes

About 281 Kelsey Blvd

How much is 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC is $481,485 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $457,030 to $505,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC last sell?

281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC last sold on Sep 27, 2017 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC?

281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC has 1,604 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC built?

281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC?

281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC is assigned to Philip Simmons Middle School (middle), rated B-; Philip Simmons Elementary School (elementary); Philip Simmons High School (high), rated B. All sit in Berkeley County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29492?

Among the 7,006 homes in Charleston 29492, it is worth more than 14% of them ($481,485 against a typical $1,039,293), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($300 against a typical $461), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,604 ft² against a typical 2,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (2,872 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (2005 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Berkeley County, it is worth more than 77% 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 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Kelsey Blvd, Charleston, SC was $1,126. The county assessed it at $246,905.

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