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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,350,000 on Nov 4, 2021

53 CHAPEL ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29403
8
Beds
5.5
Baths
2,980 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,350,000 · Nov 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,564 (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.$81,000 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,350,000

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

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Victorian
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 312 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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 StudiesD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

53 Chapel 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Charleston 29403
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Charleston County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in Charleston 29403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29403.

Living area2,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 53 Chapel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMazyck-WraggboroughCharleston 29403Charleston County
Living areabigger than2,980 ft²81% of homes92% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²47% of homes44% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than189056% of homes19% of homes2% of homes

About 53 Chapel St

When did 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC last sell?

53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC last sold on Nov 4, 2021 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC?

53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC has 8 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 2,980 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC built?

53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC?

53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC is assigned to Memminger School Of Global Studies (elementary), rated D-; 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 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29403?

Among the 6,405 homes in Charleston 29403, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,980 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1890 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Chapel St, Charleston, SC was $25,564. The county assessed it at $81,000.

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