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Estimate your true cost of homeownership in Charleston with localized property taxes, insurance, and utility data.

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Est. Total Monthly Cost
$1,538
P&I Payment$1,178
Taxes & Ins$141
Utilities$218
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Mortgage Details

$221,560
Local Median: $221,560
$44,312 (20%)
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Used with your down payment to fetch a live, scenario-specific rate.

Local Area Costs

Monthly$1,538

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$1,178
Property Taxes
$64
Homeowners Ins.
$78
Utilities
$218

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$246,977

Local Housing Facts for Charleston

  • ·Median home value: $221,560 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $766/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $930/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $2,621/yr — sourced from DOE LEAD survey data
  • ·Flood insurance: optional — toggled off by default, estimate based on FEMA risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are property taxes in Charleston?

Based on the local median home value, estimated real estate property taxes in Charleston are around $766 per year.

What is the average home price in Charleston?

The median home value in Charleston is currently estimated at $221,560.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Charleston?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Charleston averages around $930 annually.

What is the true total cost of owning a home in Charleston?

True homeownership costs go beyond principal and interest. In Charleston, a typical homeowner with a median-priced home of $221,560 can expect to pay roughly $766/yr in property taxes, $930/yr for homeowners insurance, and $2,621/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $360 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.