VERY MOTIVATED SELLER!!!!!!!! POTENTIAL SHORT SALE....BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED WATERFRONT ESTATE LOCATED ON JOHNS ISLAND. COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO THE CITY AND EASY ACCESS TO HWY 17S. THIS HOUSE FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, TILE IN THE BATHROOMS, GRANITE IN THE KITCHEN, JACUZZI TUB IN THE MASTER, SCREEN PORCH AND 2 DECKS FOR SUNBATHING, DETACHED WORKSHOP, SURROUND SOUND IN LIVING AND UPSTAIRS SUNROOM ABOVE MASTER, NEW HVAC UNITS, DOCK ON PENNY CREEK, AND MORE. WATER DEPTH IS ~ 6' AT LOW TIDE. LIMITED NAVIGATION WITH SPORTFISHING BOATS AND BOATS WITH HARD TOPS. OWNER HAS A 21' BAY BOAT WITH BIMINI TOP AND CAN ACCESS CREEK TO ICW 99% ON THE TIME. BRING YOUR CLIENTS TO JOHNS ISLAND TO VIEW THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRY ESTATE. ******VERY MOTIVATED********* IF A SHORT SALE OCCURS, ALL NEGOTIATIONS WILLREQUIRE THIRD PARTY APPROVAL.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
2.55 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Bought with Diana Johnson• Carolina One Real Estate
MAINHOUSE 3BR,2BA WITH SEPARATE 1BR,1BA MOTHER-INLAW SUITE ON DEEPWATER!SWYGERT BRIDGE BLOCKS ACCESS FOR SAILBOATS OR BIG BOATS BUT STILL A GREAT VALUE FOR DEEPWATER!NICE FEATURES INCLUDE PINE WALLS,WOOD FLS,POCKET DOORS, BLACK BART STOVE, & HUGE BEDROOMS!KITCHEN IS OPEN TO DEN PLUS DINING/LIVING ROOMS ARE SPACIOUS!ROOF & WATER HEATER APPROX 5 YRS OLD,NEW SEPTIC APPROX 3 YRS OLD!2.6 ACRES OF HIGHLAND AND MARSH & OWNER SAYS APPROXIMATELY 350' TO DEEPWATER!BUYER TO VERIFY SCHOOLS AND SQUAREFT DURING HOME INSPECTION! SOLD AS IS! GREAT BUY FOR WATERFRONT PROPERTY, CONTINGENT FINANCING
Public Records
Jan 11, 1984
Sold
$77,900
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,539 (+5.1%)
$327,651 + $425,001
$752,652
2022
$2,416 (−5.6%)
$284,780 + $369,700
$654,480
2021
$2,560 (−3.0%)
2020
$2,638 (+30.9%)
$284,780 + $369,700
$654,480
2018
$2,015 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,970 (+5.9%)
2016
$1,861 (−1.1%)
2013
$1,881
Tax history for 1197 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,539 (+5.1%)
$327,651 + $425,001
$752,652
2022
$2,416 (−5.6%)
$284,780 + $369,700
$654,480
2021
$2,560 (−3.0%)
2020
$2,638 (+30.9%)
$284,780 + $369,700
$654,480
2018
$2,015 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,970 (+5.9%)
2016
$1,861 (−1.1%)
2013
$1,881
*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
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
3,264
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3110000043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R-4
Low Density Residential District
The R-4, Low Density Residential Zoning District implements the Urban/Suburban Mixed Use policies of the Comprehensive Plan.