This lovely 3b/2b home was a former schoolhouse that was converted to a home in the 90's. Not only does this home have some of the best sunsets on Johns Island, but you will be owning a piece of history. Massive 2 car garage, large enough for your bay boat or skiff to enjoy the Limehouse boat ramp, less than .5 mile away. The garage has been stubbed for plumbing. The primary bedroom, boasts a custom bath as well as a screen porch for enjoying nature right out of your bedroom. Tucked against the marsh, watch birds, deer and fish from right outside your door.
Active
$625,000
538 River Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
3beds
1,519sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.32 Acres Lot
$605,700 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tucked against the marshCustom bathPrimary bedroom
- 3 days |
- 374 |
- 13 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26017202
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Eat-In-Kitchen, Laundry
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,519
- Total interior livable area: 1,519 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Wood
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 2830000231
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Johns Island
Location
- Region: Johns Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $411/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,800
- Annual tax amount: $579
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$605,700
$575,000 - $636,000
$2,775/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+8.7%$411/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $575,000$379/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$379/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Contingent | $575,000$379/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Price change | $575,000-0.9%$379/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $580,000$382/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Contingent | $580,000$382/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Price change | $580,000-3.2%$382/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$394/sqft |
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| 1/18/2025 | Price change | $625,000-1.6%$411/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $635,000+22.8%$418/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $517,300-5.9%$341/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$362/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$362/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4%$379/sqft |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000$394/sqft |
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| 6/17/2024 | Contingent | $599,000$394/sqft |
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| 5/12/2024 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$394/sqft |
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| 4/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $625,000+861.5%$411/sqft |
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| 1/17/2001 | Sold | $65,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579 +2.3% | $4,040 |
| 2023 | $566 +9.5% | $4,040 |
| 2022 | $517 -4.1% | $4,040 |
| 2021 | $540 -2.2% | $4,040 |
| 2020 | $552 | $4,040 +14.8% |
| 2019 | $552 | $3,520 |
| 2017 | $552 +12.6% | $3,520 |
| 2016 | $490 +4.1% | $3,520 |
| 2015 | $471 +4.3% | $3,520 |
| 2014 | $451 | -- |
| 2011 | $451 +4.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $431 -5.3% | $3,680 |
| 2009 | $455 +16.5% | $3,680 |
| 2008 | $391 -4.4% | $3,680 |
| 2006 | $409 -0.1% | $3,680 |
| 2005 | $409 +20.4% | $3,680 +55.9% |
| 2004 | $340 +1.4% | $2,360 |
| 2003 | $335 +3.1% | $2,360 |
| 2002 | $325 -42.9% | $2,360 +11.3% |
| 2000 | $569 | $2,120 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29455
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Angel Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Haut Gap Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 2/10St. Johns High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Angel Oak ES 4K-1/Johns Island ES 2-5
- Middle: Haut Gap
- High: St. Johns
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