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Last sold for $25,000 on May 26, 2010

8 ERNEST DR

SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920
1
Beds
0
Baths
300 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.
1.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · May 26, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$275 (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.$1,520 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,596
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBeaufort
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)

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
St. Helena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Lady's Island Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi
H
Beaufort High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Beaufort County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29920These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.171

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,570
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.94 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,543
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,946
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

8 Ernest Dr 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 smallest homes in Beaufort County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Beaufort County

How it measures up in Saint Helena Island 29920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Helena Island 29920.

Living area300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 8 Ernest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Helena Island 29920Beaufort County
Living areabigger than300 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1.28 ac73% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than199045% of homes37% of homes

About 8 Ernest Dr

When did 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC last sell?

8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC last sold on May 26, 2010 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC?

8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC has 1 bedrooms, 300 square feet of living space and a 1.28-acre lot.

When was 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC built?

8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC?

8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC is assigned to St. Helena Elementary School (elementary); Lady's Island Middle School (middle), rated B; Beaufort High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Beaufort County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC compare to other homes in Saint Helena Island 29920?

Among the 8,784 homes in Saint Helena Island 29920, it is bigger than almost none of them (300 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.28 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1990 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Ernest Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC was $275. The county assessed it at $1,520.

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