Back on Market ! Welcome to your dream Country Escape! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is nestled on a sprawling 7.84 acres, offering the perfect blend of space, privacy and modern amenities. Inside you will find a fully equipped gourmet kitchen,a split bedroom plan that ensures privacy. The two other bedrooms have a full bathroom and a seperate living area for added privacy/possible inlaw suite.Relax on the screened -in back porch as you take in the lush surroundings, including peach and pecan trees!! This property features both a shed and a detached workshop that has a wood stove and electric 100 amp service, providing ample space for projects or storage. Best of all , this home comes with a whole house generator and a brand new HVAC System installed 10/30/24
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
7.84 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by • Realty ONE Group Coastal
Bought with Benjamin Jordan• Dorchester Real Estate Services
Farm to Table dreams??? Look no further. This remodeled ranch home is situated on just under 8 beautiful acres loaded with multiple fruit & Pecan trees, blueberries and grapes. This traditional ranch home has been updated with a beautiful new kitchen including stainless steel professional appliances, a double pantry w/ pine doors and a center island. The owners suite has been expanded to include a sitting room and a large bathroom w/ a walk in closet (barn door entry), dual vanities and a beautiful tile shower. You will love the Addison. 2 bedrooms share a large bathroom that looks like Joanna Gaines (fixer upper) remodeled herself; subway tiles, grey vanity and marble tile. The property includes a cook house and a deer processing shed with a French drain. This is the American dream!
Public Records
Mar 22, 2016
Sold
$134,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1993
Sold
$55,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,623
2024
$1,623 (+11.7%)
2022
$1,453
2021
$1,453 (−25.8%)
2020
$1,957 (+158.5%)
2019
$757
2018
$757 (+0.7%)
2017
$752 (+29.4%)
2016
$581 (+78.8%)
2015
$325 (+25.5%)
2013
$259
$410 + $2,840
$3,250
Tax history for 978 Independent School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,623
2024
$1,623 (+11.7%)
2022
$1,453
2021
$1,453 (−25.8%)
2020
$1,957 (+158.5%)
2019
$757
2018
$757 (+0.7%)
2017
$752 (+29.4%)
2016
$581 (+78.8%)
2015
$325 (+25.5%)
2013
$259
$410 + $2,840
$3,250
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,163
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dorchester County
APN
0550000017000C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 2 Car Carport, Attached, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Blown, Kitchen Island, Bonus, Living/Dining Combo
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Land Information
Horse: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Features: 5 - 10 Acres
Property Information
Other Structures: Yes, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop, Other
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Entry Location: Ground Level
Levels: One
Structure Type: Horse Farm
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1452.83
Tax District: 400 - Dorchester District 4
Tax Legal Description: 1b
Tax Map Number: 0550000017
Utilities
Utility Information
Septic Tank
Utilities: Edisto Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Williams
Middle Or Junior School: Harleyville/Ridgeville
High School: Woodland
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,163
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Dorchester County
APN: 0550000017000C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026