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$5,037,189$1,105 / 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 85How 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

55 LEGARE ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,558 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.
1865
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$5M
$4.3M low$5.8M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,939 (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.$62,370 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,294,200

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.94 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.82%

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.Victorian
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 915 ft²

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29401These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.323

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,014
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

55 Legare 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Charleston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Charleston County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Charleston County
  • Among the oldest homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29401

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

This home
$325K$9M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Charleston 29401.

How it measures up in Charleston 29401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29401.

Estimated value$5,037,189
CheaperTypical $1,720,618Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1105
CheaperTypical $962Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area4,558 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,895 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1865
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 55 Legare St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharlestowne / South of BroadCharleston 29401Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$5,037,18978% of homes90% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$110537% of homes66% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than4,558 ft²86% of homes93% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac73% of homes71% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than186534% of homes27% of homesalmost no homes

About 55 Legare St

How much is 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC is $5,037,189 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $4,291,231 to $5,783,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC last sell?

55 Legare St, Charleston, SC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC?

55 Legare St, Charleston, SC has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,558 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC built?

55 Legare St, Charleston, SC was built in 1865, making it 161 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC?

55 Legare 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 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29401?

Among the 4,082 homes in Charleston 29401, it is worth more than 90% of them ($5,037,189 against a typical $1,720,618), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($1105 against a typical $962), it is bigger than 93% of them (4,558 ft² against a typical 1,895 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1865 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than almost all 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 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Legare St, Charleston, SC was $8,939. The county assessed it at $62,370.

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