Enter 516 Rainsong to an open and light filled living and kitchen area. Built in 2014, the thoughtful design features walnut floors with 11' ceilings and a plush green backdrop to your private yard that can be enjoyed immediately upon entering the home or from the screened-in porch. This 3,725 sq ft home has a total of five bedrooms and five and a half baths. Two bedrooms on the first level (One is the master, while the second boasts a full bathroom with walk-in closet). On the second level there is an oversized FROG/ flex space. Master down has a large en-suite bathroom with large tile shower, soaking tub and dual sinks. An entertainers kitchen with island, granite countertops/ backsplash, custom cabinetry, GE appliances **MORE BELOW**including 30'' stainless steel built in cooktop. Formal dining area flows into the main living with main master on the first level. Formal dining area flows into the main living with main master on the first level. Custom plantation shutters and gas burning fireplace that is surrounded by built-in shelving help add to the ambience of the main living room. An Emerald built home, this is the Chestnut floorpan. Your 2-car garage is perfectly positioned to add curb appeal. Location is ideal, just miles from the Municipal Golf Course and county park, 8 minutes to downtown Charleston and 15 minutes to Folly Beach - come see this house today, it won't last long.
Welcome to Island Shores, a small community in James Island, minutes to Downtown, James Island County Park and Folly Beach! The Chestnut floor plan is a must see! This home is almost complete and ready for its new homeowners. The home features an entry porch and foyer that opens to the amazing great room with 11' first floor ceilings! The main level features a huge open kitchen with island and eat in area that is open to the large family and dining room. Entertain on your large screened porch and deck. The master bedroom and bath, full size laundry, half bath, and a second bedroom/mini master with en-suite full bath complete the downstairs. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, one with private bath and a hall bath. Completing the upstairs there is an enormous bonus room over the garage with full bath. This home features James Hardi plank siding, site finished hardwood floors in the main living areas, a custom kitchen with upgraded cabinets, tile back splash and GE Cafe gas cook top and built in wall oven and microwave, granite counters in the kitchen, full yard irrigation, tankless gas water heater, gas fireplace and radiant barrier roof sheathing. In addition to the builder 1-2-10 warranty there is also an available 25 year crawl space mold and moisture warranty. Come see this great home today!
Charleston Trident MLS #1303014
Nov 6, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2013
Listed
$665,650
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2012
Sold
$880,000
$236/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1009025
Dec 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2010
Listed
$449,000
$121/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2813847
Jun 26, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2008
Listed
$169,900
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,521 (+6.7%)
$143,750 + $641,700
$785,450
2022
$3,300 (−4.7%)
$125,000 + $558,000
$683,000
2021
$3,463 (+13.7%)
2020
$3,046 (+16.0%)
$125,000 + $558,000
$683,000
2018
$2,626 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,582 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,473 (+396.6%)
2013
$498
Tax history for 516 Rainsong Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,521 (+6.7%)
$143,750 + $641,700
$785,450
2022
$3,300 (−4.7%)
$125,000 + $558,000
$683,000
2021
$3,463 (+13.7%)
2020
$3,046 (+16.0%)
$125,000 + $558,000
$683,000
2018
$2,626 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,582 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,473 (+396.6%)
2013
$498
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,680
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3431500129
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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