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$540,394$345 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $530,000 on Oct 2, 2025

509 WATER ST

BEAUFORT, SC 29902
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,566 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$540K
$507K low$573K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Oct 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,746 (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.$18,030 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$440,000

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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.50%

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
CountyBEAUFORT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 36 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Beaufort Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Beaufort Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Battery Creek High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Beaufort County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29902These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.154

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.15,086
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,022 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,677
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,344
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

509 Water 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 74% of homes in Beaufort 29902
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Beaufort 29902
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Beaufort County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Beaufort 29902

What homes are worth in Beaufort 29902

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

This home
$159K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Beaufort 29902.

How it measures up in Beaufort 29902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Beaufort 29902.

Estimated value$540,394
CheaperTypical $401,816Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $263Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 509 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeaufort 29902Beaufort County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,39474% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34579% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²48% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac32% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than201186% of homes82% of homes

About 509 Water St

How much is 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC is $540,394 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $507,499 to $573,289. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC last sell?

509 Water St, Beaufort, SC last sold on Oct 2, 2025 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC?

509 Water St, Beaufort, SC has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC built?

509 Water St, Beaufort, SC was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC?

509 Water St, Beaufort, SC is assigned to Beaufort Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Beaufort Middle School (middle), rated B; Battery Creek High School (high), rated C. All sit in Beaufort County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC compare to other homes in Beaufort 29902?

Among the 6,084 homes in Beaufort 29902, it is worth more than 74% of them ($540,394 against a typical $401,816), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($345 against a typical $263), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2011 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Beaufort County, it is worth more than 49% 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 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Water St, Beaufort, SC was $5,746. The county assessed it at $18,030.

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