2979 Waterleaf Rd is a 1,700 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Johns Island data, we estimate the home's value is $533,567.
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$533,567
$33K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($595K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$150 (+51.5%)
$85,000 + $279,800
$364,800
2022
$99 (−93.8%)
$85,000 + $219,800
$304,800
2021
$1,600 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,658 (+4,712.9%)
$85,000 + $219,800
$304,800
2018
$34 (+0.6%)
2017
$34
Tax history for 2979 Waterleaf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$150 (+51.5%)
$85,000 + $279,800
$364,800
2022
$99 (−93.8%)
$85,000 + $219,800
$304,800
2021
$1,600 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,658 (+4,712.9%)
$85,000 + $219,800
$304,800
2018
$34 (+0.6%)
2017
$34
*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
DR-6
SR CAT 3
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 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Feb 23, 2025 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a gas line for a generator located on a concrete pad.
Gas
Generator
Feb 23, 2025 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - generator
Install a generator on a concrete pad.
Generator
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GARDENS/WHITNEY LAKE PH 2B
Living Sq. Ft: 1,700
Building Sq. Ft: 1,700
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: POLTWP MAPPLATB L16 MAPPLATP 0410 SUBDIVISIONNAME THE GARDENS AT WHITNEY LAKE P HASE 2B BLOCK LOT 2B-31 GOVLOT TRACT
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: 2B-31
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.21
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 3121100278
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Angel Oak Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Haut Gap Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
St. Johns High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 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
$507,000 – $614,000
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