40 Riverside Dr is a 2,177 square foot house on a 6,486 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 01, 1978 for $30,000. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $840,729.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,486 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$840,729
$811K since sold in September 1978$61K since July
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This home's estimate is 26.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
SR-1
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 2.5
AR
SR CAT 2
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 4.8 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Old City Heights District 2.5
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 2
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
May 25, 2026 • Final
Plumbing - sub
Remove and replace a bathtub with a shower. No structural changes or plumbing relocations are included.
Bathroom
Plumbing
May 23, 2026 • Final
Permit - building, residential alteration
Remove and replace a bathtub with a shower. No structural changes or plumbing relocations are included.
Bathroom
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALTA VISTA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,177
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,451
Building Sq. Ft: 2,177
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -ALTA VISTA DESCRIPTION -LT 8 PLATSUFFIX E-103 POLTWP 005
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,486
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Acres: 0.1489
Depth Footage: 69
Front Footage: 94
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF CHARLESTON
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,177
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,486 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4641300063
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
James Simons Montessori School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Burke High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$799,000 – $967,000
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