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$949,751$270 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $945,000 on Aug 17, 2026

970 CARMEL DR

CHARLESTON, SC 29412
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,523 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$950K
$918K low$981K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$945,000 · Aug 17, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,918 (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.$20,000 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,000

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.53 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.98%

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
CountyCHARLESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 404 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
James Island Charter High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Harbor View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Camp Road Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Charleston County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29412These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.326

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.91%
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.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.840 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,717
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

970 Carmel 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Charleston 29412
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Charleston 29412
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Charleston 29412
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Charleston County

What homes are worth in Charleston 29412

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

This home
$243K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Charleston 29412.

How it measures up in Charleston 29412

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charleston 29412.

Estimated value$949,751
CheaperTypical $595,564Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $366Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area3,523 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 970 Carmel Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCharleston 29412Charleston County
Estimated valuepricier than$949,75183% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2707% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than3,523 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac73% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than198144% of homes38% of homes

About 970 Carmel Dr

How much is 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC is $949,751 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $918,253 to $981,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC last sell?

970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC last sold on Aug 17, 2026 for $945,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC?

970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,523 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC built?

970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC?

970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC is assigned to James Island Charter High School (high), rated B+; Harbor View Elementary School (elementary); Camp Road Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Charleston County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC compare to other homes in Charleston 29412?

Among the 16,514 homes in Charleston 29412, it is worth more than 83% of them ($949,751 against a typical $595,564), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($270 against a typical $366), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,523 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1981 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Charleston County, it is worth more than 72% 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 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC was $2,918. The county assessed it at $20,000.

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