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$538,671
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 66How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $30,200 on Oct 9, 1981

42 AMHERST ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$539K
$357K low$721K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,200 · Oct 9, 1981

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.58
97
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
80
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.
49
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.47 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%
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.1 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

42 Amherst 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 less than 82% of homes in Charleston 29403
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Eastside

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 18% 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$538,671
CheaperTypical $905,686Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

How 42 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastsideCharleston 29403Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,67128% of homes18% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac84% of homes69% of homes16% of homes

About 42 Amherst St

How much is 42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC is $538,671 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $356,821 to $720,521. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC last sell?

42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC last sold on Oct 9, 1981 for $30,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC?

42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Sanders Clyde Creative Arts Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Simmons-Pinckney Middle School (middle), rated C-; Burke High School (high), rated F. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Amherst St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is worth more than 18% of them ($538,671 against a typical $905,686) and its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 42% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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