Charleston County property record for 1709 River Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 10 ba · 6,150 sqft · built 1730 |
| Lot Size | 99.9 acres (4,354,258 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,750,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $74,152 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 346-00-00-003 |
| Primary APN | 346-00-00-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 10 Baths |
| Half Baths | 8 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,075 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 3,789 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1730 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1730 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 4,354,258 sqft (99.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 1709 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | JOHNS ISLAND |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DESCRIPTION -TRACT A SITE NAME -FENWICK HALL SUBDIVISION NAME -FENWICK HALL SITE NAME -FENWICK HALL SUBDIVISION NAME -FENWICK |
| Legal Subdivision | FENWICK HALL |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Township / Civil Division | JOHNS ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2106 |
1709 River Rd is owned by a company that bought it in December 2018.
Source: Charleston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7373 BROADWAY, 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209-3269 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 766 / 923 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0717/0921 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1709 RIVER RD, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 |
| Document Number | 0766/0923 |
| Book / Page | 000766 / 000923 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7373 BROADWAY ST #500 SAN ANTONIO TX 782093269, 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209-3269 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLESTON SC |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1709 RIVER RD, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 |
| Document Number | 0717/0921 |
| Book / Page | 000717 / 000921 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 449 JOHNS ISLAND SC 294570449, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29457-0449 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 River Rd was $74,152, down 43.9% from the year before.
Source: Charleston County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Charleston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,152.00 (-43.86%) | $4,543,357 (+877.07%) Land $1,947,057 Building $2,596,300 | $4,543,357 Land $1,947,057 Building $2,596,300 |
| 2024 | $132,084.00 | $465,000 | |
| 2022 | $122,931.00 | $465,000 | $7,750,000 Land $3,107,300 Building $4,642,700 |
| 2020 | $7,750,000 Land $3,107,300 Building $4,642,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1709 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 385 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 621 units insured incl. 236 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2016–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1709 River Rd is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 88% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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