Welcome to 39 Rice Drive! This updated and well kept 3 bed / 2 bath brick ranch offers a location that can't be beat! It's just minutes to downtown and Folly Beach as well as the Greenway and West Ashley's many restaurants and shopping opportunities! This home boasts many upgrades (listed below) and numerous windows giving the home an abundance of natural light as well as great views of the spacious front and back yards. Tons of updates include: Engineered hardwood floors (2014), new carpet in bedrooms (2017), all new Frigidaire appliances installed 2014, new dishwasher 2019, replaced AC/heat pump 2018, replaced air handler 2018, new water heater in 2018 and new roof installed 2013. **MOREA new sliding glass door with built in blinds was added to open the living room up to the spacious backyard. The master bath has been updated with a new light fixture, hardware on vanity, and painted vanity. New light fixtures/ceiling fans installed in all of the bedrooms and soffit lights on the exterior. The 1 car garage can be converted can be easily converted to a playroom/ 2nd living area taking to 1776 square feet. Neighborhood Highlights: Location, location, location! This great home is situated in the back of North Forest Acres on a street that ends in a cul-de-sac. The West Ashley Bikeway cuts through the neighborhood allowing for easy access. The home is located .5 mile to parks, tennis, basketball courts, and the WL Stephens pool. It is about a mile to the Greenway for biking/walking/running as well as the many restaurants of West Ashley (Starbucks, Swig n Swine, The Glass Onion, Home Team BBQ, The Taco Spog, Burrell and Flynn's) as well as the new Whole Foods. It is also walking distance to Pure Barre and the new Burn Boot Camp. Close to Avondale, Charles Towne Landing, ULTA, TJ Maxx, and a 10 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride to downtown. The home is zoned for the sought after St. Andrew's Math and Science school.
GREAT HOME in WEST ASHLEY, minutes from downtown Charleston and within walking distance of several restaurants. The location is fabulous! This house has been COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Newer-type energy-efficient windows. New kitchen. Completely new master bath. New carpet in all four bedrooms (garage was converted to large fourth bedroom). The fourth bedroom would also make a great game room, media room, office, or whatever you choose! Freshly painted inside and out. Hard-wired smoke detectors. New roof and much more! The West Ashley Greenway is easily accessible as is St. Andrews Parks & Playgrounds. The house is all brick on a nice sized lot with plenty of play space in the fenced-in back yard. It has a wood-burning fireplace in the spacious family room. It is PERFECT for a family or anyone who works downtown or West Ashley or goes to the College of Charleston, MUSC or Citadel. It's only 25 minutes from Folly Beach. You have easy access to Hwys 17, 526, and 61, and you can be virtually anywhere in Charleston in less than a half hour. A one year HOME WARRANTY is included. This house won't last long! Call to schedule your showing today! -----There is a ratified contract on this property contingent upon home inspection.
Public Records
Jul 25, 1975
Sold
$34,850
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,502 (+8.6%)
$89,700 + $272,400
$362,100
2022
$1,383 (−4.5%)
$78,000 + $196,000
$274,000
2021
$1,449 (+47.6%)
2020
$982 (+13.5%)
2018
$865 (+1.6%)
2017
$852 (+4.1%)
2016
$818 (−51.9%)
2013
$1,702
Tax history for 39 Rice Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,502 (+8.6%)
$89,700 + $272,400
$362,100
2022
$1,383 (−4.5%)
$78,000 + $196,000
$274,000
2021
$1,449 (+47.6%)
2020
$982 (+13.5%)
2018
$865 (+1.6%)
2017
$852 (+4.1%)
2016
$818 (−51.9%)
2013
$1,702
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
77 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3500400130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-2
SR CAT 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 7.3 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Jul 31, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remodel the master bathroom, guest bathroom, and kitchen. Work includes installing new flooring, tile, drywall, paint, cabinets, and countertops. Replace interior doors and casing with no changes to the building footprint or layout.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Engineering permit (row) - utility
Bore along the roadway to install or replace conduit and pull cable television facilities for a span replacement.
Electrical
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
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Blown, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Other (Use Remarks), Separate Dining