Rare opportunity to own a true deepwater property less than 9 miles from Downtown Charleston for under $1M! Situated on 0.84 acres along Penny's Creek, 1269 River Road offers an incredibly hard-to-find combination of deepwater access, updated construction, and future expansion potential. The property features a private dock with floater and 6,000lb boat lift, providing approximately 6ft of water at low tide for easy access to Charleston's waterways. The charming cottage was completely renovated down to the studs by the current owner, blending modern systems and finishes with timeless Lowcountry character. Inside, you'll find stunning maple hardwood floors throughout, an open-concept floorplan, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and abundant natural light......Major upgrades include all new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Anderson high-impact windows, spray foam insulation, and a generator transfer switch for added peace of mind. A standing seam metal roof and crushed oyster shell driveway complete the home's coastal aesthetic. One of the home's standout features is the expansive screened porch overlooking the water -- the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying sunset views over Penny's Creek. For buyers seeking even more potential, fully engineered plans convey for a future main house just under 3,000 square feet featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office, and approximately 870 square feet of porches. Whether enjoyed as a turnkey waterfront retreat, primary residence, or future estate site, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare in the Charleston market.
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Price cut: $20K (7/30)
$875,000
1269 River Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.84 Acres Lot
$841,200 Zestimate®
$972/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Standing seam metal roofAnderson high-impact windowsStainless steel appliancesSpray foam insulationOpen-concept floorplanQuartz countertopsAbundant natural light
- 108 days
- 635
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Beach Residential
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26014427
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Eat-In-Kitchen, Laundry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Boatlift, Dock, Stoop
- Fencing: Perimeter,Back Yard
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront, River Access, River Front, Tidal Creek, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: .5 - 1 Acre, High, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3110000032
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Dominion Energy, John IS Water Co
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Johns Island
Location
- Region: Johns Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $972/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,465
- Annual tax amount: $4,734
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Any,Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$841,200
$799,000 - $883,000
$2,280/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $875,000-2.2%$972/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $895,000-3.2%$994/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listing removed | $925,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $925,000-2.6%$1,028/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $949,500-2.6%$1,055/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+236.2%$1,083/sqft |
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| 6/14/2021 | Sold | $290,000-7.9%$322/sqft |
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| 3/11/2021 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$350/sqft |
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| 2/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$361/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,734 +213.6% | $19,410 +33.4% |
| 2024 | $1,510 +3.2% | $14,550 |
| 2023 | $1,462 -71.2% | $14,550 -33.3% |
| 2022 | $5,079 +175.1% | $21,830 +189.5% |
| 2021 | $1,846 +1.3% | $7,540 |
| 2020 | $1,823 | $7,540 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $1,823 | $6,560 |
| 2017 | $1,823 +14.1% | $6,560 |
| 2016 | $1,597 +3.6% | $6,560 |
| 2015 | $1,541 +7.6% | $6,560 |
| 2014 | $1,433 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,433 +98.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $721 -2.9% | $7,000 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $743 +13.8% | $6,980 |
| 2008 | $653 -28.5% | $6,980 |
| 2006 | $913 -0.1% | $6,980 |
| 2005 | $914 +32.3% | $6,980 +50.1% |
| 2004 | $690 +10.2% | $4,650 |
| 2003 | $627 +3.8% | $4,650 |
| 2002 | $604 +62.3% | $4,650 +109.5% |
| 2000 | $372 | $2,220 |
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Neighborhood: 29455
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johns Island Elementary
- Middle: Haut Gap
- High: St. Johns
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






