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Last sold for $89,500 on Aug 14, 2006

8561 REFUGE POINT CIR

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29420
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,158 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.
0.4 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.
3
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.$89,500 · Aug 14, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,653 (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.$21,109 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,509
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,109
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$527,730

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.98 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.76%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyDorchester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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(4)

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
Eagle Nest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
River Oaks Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Fort Dorchester High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Dorchester School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 29420These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.395

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,810
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,575 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,506
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°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

8561 Refuge Point Cir 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 93% of homes in Dorchester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in North Charleston 29420
  • Newer than 76% of homes in North Charleston 29420

How it measures up in North Charleston 29420

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Charleston 29420.

Living area3,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 8561 Refuge Point Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Charleston 29420Dorchester County
Living areabigger than3,158 ft²91% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac91% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than200676% of homes67% of homes

About 8561 Refuge Point Cir

When did 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC last sell?

8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC last sold on Aug 14, 2006 for $89,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC?

8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,158 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC built?

8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC?

8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC is assigned to Eagle Nest Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; River Oaks Middle School (middle), rated C-; Fort Dorchester High School (high), rated A. All sit in Dorchester School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC compare to other homes in North Charleston 29420?

Among the 7,281 homes in North Charleston 29420, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,158 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2006 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8561 Refuge Point Cir, North Charleston, SC was $4,653. The county assessed it at $21,109.

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