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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,551 (+23,796.7%)
$1,147,200 + $117,800
$1,265,000
2022
$86
$885,000 + $15,000
$900,000
2021
$86
Tax history for 48 Alexander St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,551 (+23,796.7%)
$1,147,200 + $117,800
$1,265,000
2022
$86
$885,000 + $15,000
$900,000
2021
$86
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
GB
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 4
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
General Business District
The GB district is intended to provide for a broad range of commercial uses and activities. It is the most intensive commercial zoning district. Prohibited uses include junk and salvage yards, and storage yards (except for vehicles and boats). Mini-warehouse/self-storage uses may be permitted as special exception uses subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Automotive repair shops, communication towers, gas stations, short term lenders, veterinary clinics, and stables may be permitted as conditional uses.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 4
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Laundromat
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure-Other
Office
Medical office
Marina
Feb 6, 2023 • Final
Permit - sign
Demolition
Electrical
Oct 3, 2022 • Final
Permit - demolition, interior/non-structural
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AUDITORIUM URBAN RENEWAL AREA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,850
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,850
Building Sq. Ft: 2,954
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: DESCRIPTION -E ALEXANDER 48 SITE NAME -03-CHURCH PARSONAGE CEMETARIES LIBRARIES PLATSUFFIX X-81 POLTWP 003
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,900
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1125
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 49
County Use Description: GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,850
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,900 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4580102002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Schools
Memminger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 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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