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56 LAURENS ST

CHARLESTON, SC 29401
0
Baths
4,132 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,451 (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.$63,590 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,435,200

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.58 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Memminger School Of Global StudiesD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Simmons-Pinckney Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

56 Laurens 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 97% of homes in Charleston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Charleston County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Charleston County

How it measures up in Charleston 29401

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

Living area4,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 56 Laurens St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAnsonboroughCharleston 29401Charleston County
Living areabigger than4,132 ft²89% of homes91% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac69% of homes64% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than197172% of homes68% of homes27% of homes

About 56 Laurens St

When did 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC last sell?

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

How big is 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC?

56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC has 4,132 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC built?

56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC?

56 Laurens 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 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29401?

Among the 4,082 homes in Charleston 29401, it is bigger than 91% of them (4,132 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1971 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Laurens St, Charleston, SC was $20,451. The county assessed it at $63,590.

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