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$558,271$278 / 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 95How 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

540 SHEM BUTLER CT

CHARLESTON, SC 29414
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,011 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$558K
$529K low$587K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,482 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$10,790 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$326,800

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.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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 308 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Drayton Hall Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
West Ashley High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
C.E. Williams Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29414These 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.73
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 100.368

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,608
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,081 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,655
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,845
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

540 Shem Butler Ct 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 70% of homes in Charleston 29414
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Charleston 29414
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29414

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

This home
$211K$910K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Charleston 29414.

How it measures up in Charleston 29414

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29414.

Estimated value$558,271
CheaperTypical $481,107Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $259Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area2,011 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,842 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 540 Shem Butler Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29414Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,27170% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27866% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,011 ft²60% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than200669% of homes78% of homes

About 540 Shem Butler Ct

How much is 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC is $558,271 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $529,416 to $587,126. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC?

540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,011 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC built?

540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC?

540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC is assigned to Drayton Hall Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Ashley High School (high), rated B; C.E. Williams Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29414?

Among the 15,068 homes in Charleston 29414, it is worth more than 70% of them ($558,271 against a typical $481,107), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($278 against a typical $259), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,011 ft² against a typical 1,842 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (2006 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 43% 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 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 Shem Butler Ct, Charleston, SC was $1,482. The county assessed it at $10,790.

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