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$291,901$207 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $66,000 on Oct 2, 2002

5542 MEADOW AVE

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,412 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$292K
$254K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,000 · Oct 2, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$475 (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.$1,920 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,400

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.Ranch
CountyCharleston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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, Attached
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 · 36 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
North Charleston Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
North Charleston High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Morningside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29406These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.386

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,901
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,747
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,988
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

5542 Meadow Ave 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 less than 88% of homes in Charleston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Charleston County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Charleston County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29406

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

This home
$143K$455K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Charleston 29406.

How it measures up in Charleston 29406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29406.

Estimated value$291,901
CheaperTypical $286,036Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5542 Meadow Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29406Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,90153% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20761% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,412 ft²64% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac53% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195614% of homes13% of homes

About 5542 Meadow Ave

How much is 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC is $291,901 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,734 to $330,068. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC last sell?

5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC last sold on Oct 2, 2002 for $66,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC?

5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,412 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC built?

5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC?

5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC is assigned to North Charleston Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; North Charleston High School (high), rated F; Morningside Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29406?

Among the 8,935 homes in Charleston 29406, it is worth more than 53% of them ($291,901 against a typical $286,036), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($207 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,412 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1956 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 12% 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 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5542 Meadow Ave, North Charleston, SC was $475. The county assessed it at $1,920.

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