Dock life on James Island is officially here. Located at 1601 Terns Nest Road, this elevated waterfront home offers 1,589 square feet with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms PLUS a New Roof in 2025. The home is in very good condition and features expansive deck space perfect for enjoying the water views, along with a private dock that includes a screened gathering area. The sunroom & living area have amazing views with painted hardwood floors & there is new carpet in the bedrooms. There is also ample space under the home for entertaining, storage, and all your outdoor toys. Conveniently located just minutes from Folly Beach, all that James Island has to offer, and historic downtown Charleston, this property provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy true Lowcountry waterfront living.
Active contingent
$849,000
1601 Terns Nest Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
4beds
1,589sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$831,300 Zestimate®
$534/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated waterfront homePainted hardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 22, 2026 at 10:10am
Listed by:
Carolina One Real Estate 843-779-8660
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26004606
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Dining Room, Sun Room, Family, Pantry, Separate Dining, Sun
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,589
- Total interior livable area: 1,589 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Rain Gutters
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 3310700041
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trash
- Subdivision: Riverfront
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $534/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,829
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Listing terms: Any,Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$831,300
$790,000 - $873,000
$3,124/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+90.8%$534/sqft |
Source:  CTMLS #26004606 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2007 | Sold | $445,000$280/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,829 +4.4% | $20,330 |
| 2023 | $5,584 +4.1% | $20,330 |
| 2022 | $5,364 +1% | $20,330 |
| 2021 | $5,310 +2.5% | $20,330 |
| 2020 | $5,182 | $20,330 +15% |
| 2019 | $5,182 | $17,680 |
| 2017 | $5,182 +14.3% | $17,680 |
| 2016 | $4,533 +3.5% | $17,680 |
| 2015 | $4,382 +5% | $17,680 |
| 2014 | $4,173 | -- |
| 2011 | $4,173 -32.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $6,165 -0.4% | $26,700 |
| 2009 | $6,190 +4.6% | $26,700 |
| 2008 | $5,916 +220.6% | $26,700 +111.2% |
| 2006 | $1,846 -0.9% | $12,640 |
| 2005 | $1,862 +172.5% | $12,640 +117.2% |
| 2004 | $683 -26.4% | $5,820 +17.3% |
| 2003 | $929 +3.4% | $4,960 |
| 2002 | $898 +58.6% | $4,960 +77.1% |
| 2000 | $566 | $2,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,112/mo
Principal & interest
$3879
Property taxes
$233
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29412
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10James Island Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Camp Road MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10James Island Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James Island
- 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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