Charleston City Property Records in South Carolina
Charleston property records document ownership, transfers, assessed values, tax history, plats, mortgages, liens, and related land information for real estate in Charleston County, South Carolina. Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other land instruments through the Charleston County Register of Deeds. Property ownership details, parcel data, and assessed values are available from the Charleston County Assessor’s Office, while tax bills and payment information can be found through the Charleston County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters, such as certain liens, foreclosures, or judgments, may be searched through the Charleston County Clerk of Court. Mapping and parcel lookup tools are also provided by Charleston County GIS. For properties within city limits, zoning, permits, and local land-use information may be available from the City of Charleston and its relevant planning or permitting departments.
Charleston Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Charleston, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault, while the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
The data reports 7 murders, 67 robberies, and 443 assaults. Property crimes total 3,172, including 219 burglaries and 354 motor vehicle thefts. These counts give a picture of the reported crime recorded in Charleston across each category.
Users can compare the counts across categories to see which types of reported crime appear most often in the data. Because the figures reflect only reported incidents, they describe recorded activity rather than every crime that occurred in the city.
What Is the Population Profile of Charleston
Charleston's racial and ethnic composition is led by White residents, who make up 71% of the population (107,269 people). The three largest groups are White, Black at 17% (26,238 people), and Hispanic at 6% (8,952 people). Two + Races account for 3% (5,261 people), and Asian residents account for 2% (3,293 people).
Charleston, Ratings Compared Across South Carolina 
Charleston's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Nightlife, Access to Restaurants, and Good for Young Professionals each receive an A+, the highest grades in the data. Other notable ratings include Access to Parks and Good for Retirees at A, Commute and Diversity at A-, and Public Schools and Jobs at B+. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Charleston
Charleston's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (35%), High School (15%), and Masters Degree (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Charleston's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (44%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (21%) and 1960 - 1979 (16%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Charleston's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (34%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 1 Bedroom (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Charleston's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (19%), 65 Plus (16%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Charleston
Charleston's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $469,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,632 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Charleston's dynamic real estate landscape.