Investor Alert!!! Prime property on Johns Island, 65' of Road frontage. House is sold as is; where is. Priced to flip. New exterior sheeting. Old sheet rock has been taken down, and walls and ceiling are down to the studs. House was a two bedroom and 1 bath and a laundry room. Would make a beautiful one bedroom cottage! Can provide a new survey from last year, but buyer will have to have it recorded.
SHORT SALE-GOOD INVESTMENT PROPERTY-2 BEDROOM, 1 BTH HOME. PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN ''AS IS'' CONDITION. SURVEY IS ONLINE BEHIND THE MAIN PICTURE. AGE, SQFT, TAXES, SCHOOLS, ACREAGE ARE APPROX. BUYER TO VERIFY.
Public Records
Dec 15, 2006
Sold
$73,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$854 (+12.4%)
$44,796 + $5,459
$50,255
2022
$760 (+0.9%)
$38,953 + $4,747
$43,700
2021
$753 (+1.1%)
2020
$745 (+9.4%)
2018
$681 (+2.1%)
2017
$667 (−10.5%)
2016
$745 (−29.2%)
2013
$1,053
Tax history for 1538 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$854 (+12.4%)
$44,796 + $5,459
$50,255
2022
$760 (+0.9%)
$38,953 + $4,747
$43,700
2021
$753 (+1.1%)
2020
$745 (+9.4%)
2018
$681 (+2.1%)
2017
$667 (−10.5%)
2016
$745 (−29.2%)
2013
$1,053
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
616
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3120000076
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Johns Island
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 678.93
Tax District: 51 - St. Johns Fire District
Tax Legal Description: 312-00-00-0761538 River RoadJohns Island SC 29455
Tax Map Number: 3120000076
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: Johns Island
MLS Area Major: 23 - Johns Island
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 616
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 3120000076
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026