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$1,253,431$430 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

509 YELLOW HOUSE PL

CHARLESTON, SC 29492
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,917 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$984K low$1.5M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$375 (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.$437,615 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,599
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,016
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,505
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,064,000

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.132 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
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
CountyBERKELEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 605 ft²Boat access

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 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.9 mi
E
Philip Simmons Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.9 mi
H
Philip Simmons High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 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

509 Yellow House Pl 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 97% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Berkeley County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Charleston 29492
  • Among the oldest homes in Charleston 29492

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
$337K$4.6M

This home is worth more than 59% 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$1,253,431
CheaperTypical $1,038,535Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$430
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 509 Yellow House Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29492Berkeley County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,253,43159% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43042% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than2,917 ft²66% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac93% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than1993almost no homes18% of homes

About 509 Yellow House Pl

How much is 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC is $1,253,431 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $983,906 to $1,522,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC last sell?

509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC?

509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,917 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC built?

509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC?

509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC is assigned to Philip Simmons Middle School (middle), rated A-; Philip Simmons Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29492?

Among the 7,006 homes in Charleston 29492, it is worth more than 59% of them ($1,253,431 against a typical $1,038,535), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($430 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 66% of them (2,917 ft² against a typical 2,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1993 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Berkeley County, it is worth more than 97% 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 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Yellow House Pl, Charleston, SC was $375. The county assessed it at $437,615.

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