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    538 River Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455

    3beds
    1,519sqft
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    $3,186/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $544,900 Zestimate®
    $362/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Water viewMetal roofTucked against the marsh
    This quintessential Johns Island home has some of the best sunsets on Johns Island, while also being convenient to everywhere. It has a massive 2 car garage/shop, large enough for your bay boat or to run your business from,limehouse boatramp is less than .5 mile away. The garage has been stubbed for plumbing. Recent renovations; the kitchen and primary bath were updated in '25. Metal roof takes away the worry of how fast the lowcountry weather can wear out shingles. Tucked against the marsh, watch the wildlife right outside your door. The construction going on to reduce traffic is the only thing keeping this home on the market, dont let this one get away. Not many opportunities to own a home on Johns Island with a water view for under $1mm that doesn't take an hour to get anywhere else.
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    Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC

    Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26017202MLS Logo

      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
      • Special conditions: Short Sale

      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: $362/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $517,000
      • Annual tax amount: $7,432
      • Date on market: 6/13/2026
      • Listing terms: Any

        Estimated market value

        $544,900

        $518,000 - $572,000

        $3,257/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/24/2026Price change$550,000-8.2%$362/sqft
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        7/30/2026Price change$599,000-2.6%$394/sqft
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        7/10/2026Price change$615,000-1.6%$405/sqft
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        6/13/2026Listed for sale$625,000+8.7%$411/sqft
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        5/8/2025Sold$575,000$379/sqft
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        4/24/2025Listed for sale$575,000$379/sqft
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        4/18/2025Contingent$575,000$379/sqft
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        4/15/2025Price change$575,000-0.9%$379/sqft
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        3/18/2025Listed for sale$580,000$382/sqft
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        3/17/2025Contingent$580,000$382/sqft
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        3/1/2025Price change$580,000-3.2%$382/sqft
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        2/11/2025Price change$599,000-4.2%$394/sqft
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        1/18/2025Price change$625,000-1.6%$411/sqft
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        1/7/2025Listed for sale$635,000+22.8%$418/sqft
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        9/17/2024Sold$517,300-5.9%$341/sqft
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        8/9/2024Contingent$550,000$362/sqft
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        7/25/2024Price change$550,000-4.3%$362/sqft
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        6/28/2024Price change$575,000-4%$379/sqft
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        6/19/2024Listed for sale$599,000$394/sqft
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        6/17/2024Contingent$599,000$394/sqft
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        5/12/2024Price change$599,000-4.2%$394/sqft
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        4/27/2024Listed for sale$625,000+861.5%$411/sqft
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        1/17/2001Sold$65,000$43/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,432 +1182.6%$31,020 +667.8%
        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

        Getting around

        6 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Angel Oak ES 4K-1/Johns Island ES 2-5
        • 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.

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