The property at 5578 Hammerhead Avenue, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487, built in 1978, is a 1,225 square foot Single Family and has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 43,560 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2025 for a valuation of $325,000
The estimate for this property has experienced a -20.96% decrease in the past 6 months reaching a value of $552,894.
- SC
- Wadmalaw Island
- 5578 Hammerhead Rd
- Parcel Number197-00-00-225
- CountyCHARLESTON
- Stories1
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,000 -33.33% |
| 2022 | $19,500 +195.45% |
| 2021 | $6,600 |
| 2020 | $6,600 +6.45% |
| 2018 | $6,200 |
| 2017 | $6,200 |
| 2016 | $6,200 +10.71% |
| 2015 | $5,600 |
| 2013 | $0 |
| 2012 | $9,960 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $552,894 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $542,721 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $546,532 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $573,778 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $587,291 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $625,579 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $669,376 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $699,508 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $723,587 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $743,152 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $740,051 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $762,510 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $695,282 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $793,747 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $881,213 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $797,128 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $834,328 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $842,325 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $677,932 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $476,448 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $700,106 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $734,217 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $798,760 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $571,132 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $452,920 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $507,000 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $526,500 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $419,250 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $265,650 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $250,800 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $260,700 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $363,500 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $282,000 | - | - |
| Dec 2022 | $353,200 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 29487 - SC
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,796 | 2,796 | 416,906 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 67 | 67 | 455 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 50 | 50 | 38.8 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $62,885 | $62,885 | $70,500 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $38,698 | $38,698 | $42,496 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 40.18°F | 40.18°F | 42.4°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 89.01°F | 89.01°F | 88.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.9" | 47.9" | 46.39" | 38" |
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