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$1,344,920$2,406 / 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 88How 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

485 E BAY ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
1
Beds
1
Baths
559 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1849
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.5M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,021 (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.$120,000 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,000,000

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.59
100
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.65 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.Single Family Residence
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
Memminger School Of Global Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

485 E Bay 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 84% of homes in Charleston County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Mazyck-Wraggborough
  • Among the smallest homes in Charleston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Mazyck-Wraggborough
  • 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
$322K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 79% 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$1,344,920
CheaperTypical $908,193Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$2406
CheaperTypical $644Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area559 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1849
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 485 E Bay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMazyck-WraggboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,344,92040% of homes79% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2406almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than559 ft²3% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac98% of homes95% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than184922% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 485 E Bay St

How much is 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC is $1,344,920 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,180,203 to $1,509,637. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC last sell?

485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC last sold on Sep 18, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 559 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC built?

485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC was built in 1849, making it 177 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Memminger School Of Global Studies (elementary); 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 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,344,920 against a typical $908,193), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($2406 against a typical $644), it is bigger than 2% of them (559 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1849 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 84% 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 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 485 E Bay St, Charleston, SC was $38,021. The county assessed it at $120,000.

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