838 Playground Rd is a 750 square foot house on a 9,583 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 18, 2019 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $358,224.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$358,224
$193K since sold in July 2019$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 27.5% lower than the average sale price ($494K) 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
R-4
SR CAT 3
SR CAT 3
Low Density Residential District
The R-4, Low Density Residential Zoning District implements the Urban/Suburban Mixed Use policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Feb 20, 2023 • Final
Permit - demolition, complete
Perform a complete demolition of a residential building and remove all debris from the site.
Demolition
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: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTH FOREST ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 750
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 750
Building Sq. Ft: 780
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAPPLATB S19 MAPPLATP 0015 SUBDIVISIONNAME FOREST ACRES BLOCK E LOT 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,583
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Name: ST ANDREWS P S D & PRK & PLYG
Acres: 0.22
Depth Footage: 83
Front Footage: 157
County Use Description: VAC-RES-LOT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ST ANDREWS P S D & PRK & PLYG
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 750
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4180500045
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scient
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
West Ashley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% 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
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $412,000
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