296 Congress St is a 1,293 square foot house on a 4,995 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $782,373.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,995 sq ftLot Size
$605Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$782,373
$6,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20.7% lower than the average sale price ($986K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,546 (+8.4%)
$273,526 + $23,653
$297,179
2022
$4,192 (+1.2%)
$237,849 + $20,567
$258,416
2021
$4,141 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,111 (+11.7%)
2018
$3,680 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,597 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,481
Tax history for 296 Congress St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,546 (+8.4%)
$273,526 + $23,653
$297,179
2022
$4,192 (+1.2%)
$237,849 + $20,567
$258,416
2021
$4,141 (+0.7%)
2020
$4,111 (+11.7%)
2018
$3,680 (+2.3%)
2017
$3,597 (+3.3%)
2016
$3,481
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
DR-1F
SR CAT 2
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Old City Heights District 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,293
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,293
Building Sq. Ft: 1,293
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -296 CONGRESS DESCRIPTION -PT LT 45 PLATSUFFIX D-200 POLTWP 005
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 90
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,995
Legal Lot Number: 45
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1147
Depth Footage: 111
Front Footage: 45
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,293
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,995 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4600204128
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mitchell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$744,000 – $900,000
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