Current Price:$1,380,000List Date:8/18/2025Last Modified:9/26/2025
Description
Harbor Front Living Just Minutes from Downtown Charleston. Nestled in the desirable waterfront community of Lawton Bluff, just 7 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, this spacious two-story James Island home offers the ultimate Lowcountry lifestyle. Set on a tidal creek with expansive marsh, water, and maritime forest views, the home features 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, blending natural beauty with flexible, thoughtful design. Outdoor Oasis with Private Creek Access. Step into the shaded backyard retreat, where mature oak trees provide cool cover from Charleston's summer heat. Enjoy long-view sunsets most of the year from your own 16' x 10' floating dock, perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, crabbing, or launching your boat for a quick ride to Charleston Harbor. Two outbuilding
Supplements: Two outbuildings offer abundant storageone is ideal for boats, kayaks, and bikes, while the other functions as a tool shed or workshop. Two multi-vehicle concrete driveways provide access to the backyard from both sides of the home. Designed for Entertaining & Easy Living. A 10-foot wide rear porch spans the back of the houseperfect for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the water. Inside, a sun-drenched sunroom with tile flooring, two ceiling fans, and floor-to-ceiling windows opens to the porch through French doors, bringing the outside in. Spacious Interior with Flexible Layout. The main level features: Rich hardwood floors throughout. Dental crown molding and elegant architectural details. A formal living room with an elaborate mantle and French doors to the porch. A dining room with French doors for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The downstairs office (or optional primary suite) is a standout, featuring pickled wood-paneled walls, a brick fireplace with gas logs, and bay windows overlooking the front yard. With a full bathroom (70" tub, subway tile), and direct access to the sunroom, this area can easily convert into a first-floor primary suite or private guest/in-law apartment, complete with a separate entrance, driveway, and parking. Additional features include 3.5 bathrooms, including a full and half bath on the main level. Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Hardwood floors throughout. Waterfront access with dock. Two outbuildings for equipment and workshop use
Quiet, established neighborhood near top schools, beaches, and downtown
More Information MLS# 25022765
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family DetachedMLS List Date: 2025-08-18Status: ActiveList Price: $1,380,000Current Price: $1,380,000Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 563.73
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 4260800033Street #: 1026Street Name: Fort SumterStreet Suffix: DriveCounty: CharlestonState: SCZip Code: 29412Area: 21 - James IslandTax District: 34 - Charleston (Jas Is)Subdivision: Lawton BluffElementary School: Harbor ViewMiddle School: Camp RoadHigh School: James Island CharterDirections: From Downtown, take the Harbor View exit. Take a right on Harbor View, Take a left on Gregg. Go to stop sign and Take a Right on Fort Sumter Drive. Left on Fort Sumter, House is down on the left.
SqFt Source: Hired MeasurementSF Detached Style: TraditionalLot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Marshfront; Marshview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - ShallowMisc Exterior: Barn; Dock - Floating; Fence - Partial; Fence - Rear Only; Fence - Wood; Sea Wall; Shed; Storage; WorkshopRoof: Asphalt ShingleExterior: Brick - VeneerAttic Features: Pull-Down Stairs; Storage Only; UnfinishedFoundation: Crawl SpaceMisc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Window Treatments - SomeNew Owned: Pre-OwnedRooms: Formal Living; Separate Dining; Sun; Other (Use Remarks)Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Two Primary Bedrooms; UpstairsCooling: Central AirFloors: Ceramic Tile; WoodHeat: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural GasPossession: At ClosingUtility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion EnergyProposed Financing: AnyAssumable: NoGreen Features: Energy Star Appliance; Energy Star Windows
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Listing Office: Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Last Updated: September - 26 - 2025
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