HANDYMAN SPECIAL! NEEDS FULL RENOVATION! Opportunity to own a beautiful piece of rural property in an up and coming area of new homes on Johns Island. This cottage was originally built in 1950, and has the potential to offer a quiet residential lifestyle amongst large trees and vegetation with a well-lighted backyard perfect for a garden. The home is situated off of River Road, but needs a considerable amount of work.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Clifford Sillivant• The Boulevard Company
Great opportunity for a large lot and a lot of square footage on Johns Island. This 2 story traditional style home offers 5 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 1/2 bath, formal living & dining rooms and kitchen. Excellent privacy on 1/2 acre lot and the home sits off the road. Large covered front porch and detached storage shed with awning. Neither Agent nor Seller have ever occupied property and make no warranties as to condition or information obtained. Buyer should verify all information to their satisfaction.
Charleston Trident MLS #2732960
Jan 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2007
Listed
$225,000
$137/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2608159
Apr 21, 2006
Sold
$140,000
$85/sq ft
Mar 15, 2006
Listed
$140,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 2002
Sold
$75,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,988 (+9.4%)
$76,376 + $63,809
$140,185
2022
$1,817 (+1.1%)
$66,301 + $55,599
$121,900
2021
$1,798 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,775 (+11.4%)
2018
$1,593 (+2.5%)
2017
$1,554 (+32.5%)
2016
$1,173 (−38.9%)
2013
$1,919
Tax history for 1485 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,988 (+9.4%)
$76,376 + $63,809
$140,185
2022
$1,817 (+1.1%)
$66,301 + $55,599
$121,900
2021
$1,798 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,775 (+11.4%)
2018
$1,593 (+2.5%)
2017
$1,554 (+32.5%)
2016
$1,173 (−38.9%)
2013
$1,919
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
385 ft.
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,640
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3110000020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Living/Dining Combo
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: .5 - 1 Acre, Level, Wooded
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: Two
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1084
Tax District: 51 - St. Johns Fire District
Tax Legal Description: Lot 020
Tax Map Number: 3110000020
Utilities
Utility Information
Septic Tank
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Angel Oak
Middle Or Junior School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Major: 23 - Johns Island
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 3110000020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026