5520 Rio St is a 1,385 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 15, 2014 for $52,000. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $257,539.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$257,539
$206K since sold in August 2014$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 20.5% lower than the average sale price ($324K) 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
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
It is the intent of this section that the R-1 zoning district be established to reserve appropriate land for medium density one-family residential uses. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other use capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Asbestos Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLESTON FARMS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,385
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,385
Building Sq. Ft: 1,525
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION NAME -CHARLESTON FARMS DESCRIPTION -LT 14 OF LT 8 BLK 6 PLATSUFFIX M-49 POLTWP 003
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: CITY OF N CHARLESTON & SWR
Acres: 0.1722
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SFR-APTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CITY OF N CHARLESTON & SWR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,385
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4731300106
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Matilda Dunston Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Morningside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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North Charleston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $297,000
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