$875,000
Johns Island, SC 29455
MLS# 26014427
2 beds | 1 baths | 900 sqft
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Property Description
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...
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 972.22
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-18
Status: Active
List Price: $875,000
Current Price: $875,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Pt Lt 15
Tax Map #: 3110000032
Street #: 1269
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29455
Area: 23 - Johns Island
Tax District: 52 - Charleston (John Is)
Subdivision: Johns Island
Elementary School: Johns Island Elementary
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: From Downtown Charleston, take Maybank Highway to Johns Island. Right onto River Road. Property is on the right just before the new roundabout.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: No
Ground Level: No
Stories: 1
HOA Fee: No
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 900
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Baths - Total: 1
Year Built: 1955
Acreage: 0.84
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 4734
Regime Fee: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Builder/Owner: 1
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
.5 - 1 Acre: 1
High: 1
Level: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
River Access: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
Tidal Creek: 1
Waterfront - Deep: 1
Waterfront - Shallow: 1
Misc Exterior
Boatlift: 1
Dock - Existing: 1
Dock - Floating: 1
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Fence - Rear Only: 1
Porch - Rear: 1
Porch - Screened: 1
Stoop: 1
Thermal Windows/Doors: 1
Exterior
Cement Plank: 1
SF Detached Style
Cottage: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Downstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Possession
Immediate: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Water: 1
Septic: 1
Utility Suppliers
Dominion Energy: 1
John IS Water Co: 1
Green Features
Energy Star Windows: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner; Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Cottage
Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; High; Level; Marshfront; Marshview; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Deep; Waterfront - Shallow
Misc Exterior: Boatlift; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Fence - Metal Enclosed; Fence - Rear Only; Porch - Rear; Porch - Screened; Stoop; Thermal Windows/Doors
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Cement Plank
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Central
Possession: Immediate
Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; John IS Water Co
Special: Flood Insurance
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Energy Star Windows
Supplements
...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.
Listing Office: Beach Residential
Last Updated: July - 30 - 2026
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