Land intelligence
What is this dirt actually going to cost you?
The list price is not the land price. Enter an address or TMS/PID to see septic suitability, grading difficulty, and the hidden site costs most listings never mention.
Covers Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, and Orangeburg counties. Planning-grade estimates — not a perc test or survey.
Analyzing…
What you get
Flush score — how cooperative the soils look for an on-site septic system. Grade score — slope and wetness signals for clearing and earthwork. Cost stack — a planning-range total for septic, water, power, grading, flood work, and wetlands if they apply. Underwriting — all-in math with pre-set build types (manufactured home, modular, custom shell). Local context — what people usually build in this corridor and any moratoriums or permit caps that apply. Area comps — coming soon.
Pair this with a real land due-diligence read, the Growth Map for what is being built nearby, and a county perc test before you go firm.
Questions buyers ask
What does the buildability score mean?
The score (0–100) is a quick read on how cooperative this lot looks for septic, grading, and hidden site costs. Higher is easier. It is not a perc test or permit approval.
- 80+ — Cooperative lot; conventional septic and modest site work are realistic.
- 62–79 — Still buildable, but budget for site work (clearing, grading, drainage, or engineered septic).
- 42–61 — Feasible with real upfront costs; terrain or soils will push your budget.
- Below 42 — High friction; expect engineered systems and major earthwork.
Is this a perc test?
No. A perc test is a physical test on your specific lot. This report flags risk early so you know what to verify before you go firm.
Why do two lots at the same price feel so different?
Because septic, flood fill, wetland delineation, and long utility runs can add tens of thousands before you pour a slab. That is the regret this score is trying to surface.
Can you run this for a lot I am under contract on?
Yes. Reach out if you want a second set of eyes on perc, wetlands, and utility paths before your due diligence window closes.