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 outbuildingTwo outbuildings offer abundant storage one 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 house perfect 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
Active
Price cut: $95K (9/26)
$1,380,000
1026 Fort Sumter Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
4beds
2,448sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.37 Acres Lot
$1,339,600 Zestimate®
$564/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Floating dockSun-drenched sunroomWaterfront communityPickled wood-paneled wallsFlexible layoutMature oak treesHardwood floors
- 125 days |
- 1,958 |
- 59 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 02:04pm
Listed by:
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25022765
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Sun Room, Formal Living, Other (Use Remarks), Separate Dining, Sun
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Other
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, One, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,448
- Total interior livable area: 2,448 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Other
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4260800033
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lawton Bluff
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $564/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,823
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$1,339,600
$1.27M - $1.41M
$5,386/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $1,380,000-6.4%$564/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $1,475,000-4.8%$603/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+233.3%$633/sqft |
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| 5/21/2012 | Sold | $465,000-7%$190/sqft |
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| 4/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $500,000$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,823 +3.8% | $21,660 |
| 2023 | $2,720 +3.2% | $21,660 |
| 2022 | $2,637 -4.7% | $21,660 |
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Est. payment
$6,260/mo
Principal & interest
$5351
Home insurance
$483
Property taxes
$426
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29412
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Harbor View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Camp Road MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10James Island Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harbor View
- Middle: Camp Road
- High: James Island Charter
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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