This property is a hunter's paradise and just 7 minutes from St George and I-95. It is brimming with deer, turkey and bore. Enter the gate and follow the long driveway to a large clearing were an immaculately kept log home surrounded by a grass lawn and woods. There are three covered porches to sit, sip on a drink and take in nature. The home features a very large main room for TV or looking out the large panoramic window over looking the lawn. The two downstairs bedrooms down served by separate bathrooms, and one in the loft with its own bathroom. The large kitchen features a new stainless refrigerator and a fine Jenair range.The floors are covered in beautiful hickory planks and ceramic tile. The walls are paneled with white cypress boards. This property features an self contained RV station with power, water, and its own septic system, next to a game processing station and another station with power and water. The deer stand to the west overlooks a cleared trail for long shots. There is a large metal shop for storing equipment or vehicles, and plenty of work space for projects.
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Market trends in 29471, SC
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
97.2%
+2.3% MoM
Median sale price
$308K
$147K MoM
Avg. days on market
131d
22 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 488 Independent School Rd
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #17010500
Oct 23, 2017
Sold
$536,000
$205/sq ft
May 7, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 13, 2017
Listed
$550,000
$210/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2007
Sold
$187,120
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,232
2024
$3,231 (+12.1%)
2022
$2,883
2021
$2,883 (+19.6%)
2020
$2,411
2019
$2,411
2018
$2,412 (+147.8%)
2017
$974 (+1.4%)
2016
$960 (+0.4%)
2015
$956
Tax history for 488 Independent School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,232
2024
$3,231 (+12.1%)
2022
$2,883
2021
$2,883 (+19.6%)
2020
$2,411
2019
$2,411
2018
$2,412 (+147.8%)
2017
$974 (+1.4%)
2016
$960 (+0.4%)
2015
$956
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
44.78 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,618
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dorchester County
APN
0420000036000C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The intent of this district is to provide for agricultural and residential use in rural portions of the County which are experiencing low or no development pressures. It is further intended to preserve the viability of existing agricultural operations and the integrity of significant natural resource areas, as well as open space, within areas of the County designated for low or very low density