Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,776 sqft
1889 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$459/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Eligible for Short-Term Rentals/Airbnb/VRBO! Opportunities like this do not come around very often! This property is one of only a few homes located on Bowens Island and they rarely ever come up for sale. This is the ultimate location being just a short ride to Folly Beach or Downtown Charleston. It also has a short dock on deep water (15' low-tide) allowing you quick access to the ocean and Stono River. The owner once had a 75' Hatteras on the floater. Owning this property will allow you to live...Eligible for Short-Term Rentals/Airbnb/VRBO! Opportunities like this do not come around very often! This property is one of only a few homes located on Bowens Island and they rarely ever come up for sale. This is the ultimate location being just a short ride to Folly Beach or Downtown Charleston. It also has a short dock on deep water (15' low-tide) allowing you quick access to the ocean and Stono River. The owner once had a 75' Hatteras on the floater. Owning this property will allow you to live a remote low-country lifestyle while enjoying all of the conveniences of living close to the city. This property is very unique being that it is zoned commercial and comes with an accessory dwelling, complete with full bath and kitchen. The 2,200 SQFT main house has 3 beds, 2.5 baths, and features riverfront views from the master, kitchen, great room that opens directly to the screened porch and large open deck. You will be able to enjoy entertaining or relaxing to the fullest and the sunset view cannot be put into words.
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Listing closed: 08/10/2018 12:00 AM • Source: CHS Regional MLS, MLS#: 18013670

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,079,027

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

Charleston, SC

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Location

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Property Information for 1889 Bowens Island Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,113 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: Bowen Island
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront - Deep
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 32.675248
  • Longitude: -79.963555
  • Directions: Heading South On Folly Rd., Take Right Onto Bowens Island. House Is On The Left.
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map Number: 3310000033
School Information
  • Elementary School: Murray Lasaine
  • High School: James Island Charter
  • Middle Or Junior School: James Island
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: None
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport YN: False
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2776.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: .5 - 1 Acre
  • New Construction YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Photo Rights: I own the photos or have the right to use: Yes
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: James IS PSD, SCE & G
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating YN: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, One
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Great, Separate Dining
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Washer Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Full Front, Screened
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boatlift, Dock - Existing, Dock - Floating, Dock - Permit
  • Roof: Asphalt

Property History for 1889 Bowens Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2018

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #18013670

$1,273,000
Aug 9, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631044186

$1,273,000
Jun 8, 2018

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #18013670

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2018

Sold

CHS Regional MLS #18013670

$1,273,000
08/09/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631044186

$1,273,000
06/08/2018

Pending

CHS Regional MLS #18013670

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1889 Bowens Island Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,799 ($400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004CountyCHARLESTONAPN331-00-00-033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1889 Bowens Island Road

This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mt. Zion Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Camp Road Middle
Public6 to 8

James Island Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

Charleston Development Academy
CharterPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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