Stunning, Structures built, custom home in the desirable I'On neighborhood overlooking the canal with views of Eastlake. 55 Rialto Road is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath three story home with carriage house featuring an open and flexible floor plan, custom millwork, Brazilian cherry floors, and traditional Charleston architectural elements. Like being in historic downtown, the charming brick walkway passes the courtyard with fountain and leads to the home's Charleston style side entrance. Quality craftsmanship, high ceilings, and architectural details welcome you to the open light-filled living and dining room overlooking the canal. The gourmet custom kitchen with an induction cooktop and granite countertops and the great room with gas log fireplace overlook the courtyard for a privateand cozy feel. A pantry plus multiple closets for storage, and half bath complete the comfortable main living area layout. Upstairs the large and bright primary suite overlooks the canal and features a large walk in closet with custom organization system. The updated and spa-like primary suite bath has a large double sink vanity, freestanding soaking tub, and large frameless glass shower with floor to ceiling tile, double shower heads, and bench. Two additional bedrooms and an updated hall bath with double sinks and tiled tub/shower in separate space for added privacy. The laundry is also conveniently located on this level. The newly painted lower level of the home offers a large family room or flex space that opens up with three sets of French doors to a covered loggia on the canal with beautiful landscaping and gas lanterns. Off of this space is the 4th bedroom with full bathroom and large closets for a private mother-in-law suite in the primary home. Through the quaint Charleston style brick courtyard complete with its own pineapple fountain is the carriage house with a two car garage and more finished living space. The carriage house is freshly painted with brand new carpet and boasts vaulted ceilings with lots of natural light, a full bathroom, and space to add a kitchen to make it a full apartment for guests or a potential rental (see HOA guidelines). This home has endless options to customize the spaces to accommodate many different stages in life. The I'On neighborhood offers tree-lined sidewalks, green spaces, marsh front trails, and many walkable shops and restaurants in I'On Square and nearby. Community events are frequent and offer a variety of activities for all ages (see events list below). Residents have access to the dock and boat ramp at the Creek Club and have rental privileges of the clubhouse for special events. Membership to the I'On Club is available for tennis, swim, and exercise facilities. Another notable offering is I'On At Home, a membership organization connecting senior neighbors with social events and offering services to support active and independent living at home. This neighborhood offers it all, while being just minutes to historic downtown Charleston, the beaches, and zoned award-winning public schools. This home and sought-after neighborhood offer all you need for quintessential Charleston style living! I'On Community Events Monthly · First Friday Cocktails · Women's Coffee · Potluck Dinner · Yarn Buddies · Homeowner's Meeting · Ladies Lunch Bunch · Movie Group Seasonally · Screen on the Green / Bird Walks / Conservation Corp Clean-up Annually · Oyster Roast · St. Patty's Day in I'On Square · Cooper River Bridge Run Concert · Easter Egg Hunt · Memorial Day Picnic · Mid-Year Homeowner's Meeting · 4th of July Parade and Concert · Halloween in the 'Hood · Community Yard Sale · Holiday Festival with Giving Lights · Annual Homeowner's Meeting · I'On Community Garden Lottery
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Nichole Orvin• Carolina One Real Estate
Charming home in I’On overlooking a canal, featuring expansive outdoor living spaces.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
JL Polovoy
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 55 Rialto Rd
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #24028883
May 21, 2025
Sold
$1,990,000
$526/sq ft
Mar 25, 2025
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2025
Price Changed
$2,095,000
$553/sq ft
Mar 1, 2025
Relisted
—
Jan 6, 2025
Price Changed
$2,250,000
$594/sq ft
Nov 15, 2024
Listed
$2,300,000
$608/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #15009883
Sep 18, 2015
Sold
$885,000
$234/sq ft
Sep 15, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2015
Price Changed
$895,000
$236/sq ft
May 2, 2015
Price Changed
$929,000
$245/sq ft
Apr 16, 2015
Listed
$959,000
$253/sq ft
+11
Like living in Europe, beautiful canal house in ION, Mount Pleasant's small village neighborhood offering easy access to historic downtown Charleston and the east island beaches. The exterior stucco design enhanced by landscape designed by Robert Chesnut offers beautiful useable outdoor space for buyers desiring "lock & leave" low maintenance living. An open floor plan creates easy flow for entertaining between the great room/kitchen and the canal side living/dining room. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in the main house plus bonus canal level space with 1 full bath, perfect as play or exercise room, or in-home office. The FROG above the 2 car garage offers 1 bedroom/1 bath plus extra storage.The main rooms have Brazilian cherry floors, granite counters plus handsome molding add to the interior elegance.
Charleston Trident MLS #15008842
Apr 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2015
Listed
$959,000
$253/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1304640
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2013
Listed
$945,000
$250/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2831731
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2008
Listed
$899,000
$237/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2815987
Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2008
Listed
$1,195,000
$316/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1322786
Apr 30, 2014
Sold
$855,000
$226/sq ft
Sep 3, 2013
Listed
$885,000
$234/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1027342
Jan 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2010
Listed
$849,000
$224/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2815629
May 20, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2008
Listed
$1,195,000
$316/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2724950
Feb 13, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2007
Listed
$1,195,000
$316/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2632100
May 31, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2006
Listed
$1,249,000
$330/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2405891
Nov 29, 2004
Sold
$835,000
$221/sq ft
Mar 3, 2004
Listed
$869,000
$230/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2120807
Oct 31, 2002
Sold
$716,011
$189/sq ft
Dec 18, 2001
Listed
$695,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 2000
Sold
$78,900
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,723 (+7.6%)
$704,258 + $466,154
$1,170,412
2022
$3,459 (−9.3%)
$612,399 + $405,351
$1,017,750
2021
$3,816 (−2.7%)
2020
$3,920 (+9.9%)
2018
$3,568 (+1.5%)
2017
$3,515 (+5.3%)
2016
$3,337 (−67.2%)
2013
$10,161
Tax history for 55 Rialto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,723 (+7.6%)
$704,258 + $466,154
$1,170,412
2022
$3,459 (−9.3%)
$612,399 + $405,351
$1,017,750
2021
$3,816 (−2.7%)
2020
$3,920 (+9.9%)
2018
$3,568 (+1.5%)
2017
$3,515 (+5.3%)
2016
$3,337 (−67.2%)
2013
$10,161
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,979
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
5350600163
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The purpose of the PD, Planned Development, District is to: Achieve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan by allowing flexibility in development that will result in improved design, character, and quality of new mixed use developments that also preserve natural and scenic features of open spaces as a design component; Encourage flexibility in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; Improve the design, character, and quality of new development; Facilitate the provision of streets and utilities and Preserve the natural and scenic features of open areas.; The PD District provisions must exhibit innovative site planning for a mixture of residential and non-residential uses as reflected in the PD District map, which becomes the zoning district map for the property.