What a rare find on James Island! Welcome to a very well maintained brick ranch that is fully functional to where you can move on in and update along the way if you choose. This home sits on a beautiful 2.3 acre lot that is subdividable! Less than 10 min to Folly Beach! If you like vintage this is the home for you. Great floor plan with endless possibilities. Hardwoods are under the carpet. Bedrooms are nice sized and the master has a dressing area with a half bathroom. Ceilings are flat and there is vintage tile in the bathrooms. There is a living room that flows nicely with the dining room and eat in kitchen so entertaining is easy. Off of the kitchen is another den with a cozy wood burning buck style stove. Outside is the laundry area under the carport.Now lets talk about this little piece of serenity. This extra large lot is almost park like with the beautiful trees front and back. There has been many years of gardening on these grounds in the past. The sandy soil has made a wonderful garden that has grown delicious vegetables. The live oaks are very shading and large enough to set a swing or hammock to relax and catch the breeze. The property is cleared to walk it all. If you don't want all of the property talk to your friends and family and see if they would like to build close to you and subdivide them a piece! You may even want to make the main a house a rental and build your dream home towards the back. Again so many opportunities. Don't forget to bring your boat, there are a couple of landings very close by! Schedule a showing today to appreciate the beauty and character of this home and property in person.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1958
Stories: 1
Living Area: 1,721 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Brand Name Real Estate
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior: Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Den, One, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: 2 Car Carport
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Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 2.30 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
James Island Charter High School, Public Charter Grades 9-12
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Directions Information:
Directions: From Ft Johnson Rd To Secessionville Take Right House Will Be On Right 1447 Secessionville.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $950,000
Price Per SqFt: $552/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,227
Tax Year: 2020
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
High School
7
/10
James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.65 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
1
/10
Edmund A. Burns Elementary School
3750 Dorchester Rd
Distance between this listing and this school10.94 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
4
/10
West Ashley Middle School
1776 Kennerty Dr
Distance between this listing and this school8.91 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
6
/10
Lowcountry Leadership Academy
5139 Gibson Rd
Distance between this listing and this school15.66 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-9
Assigned Schools
7
/10
James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.65 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
2
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Burke High School
244 President St
Distance between this listing and this school6.59 miles
Public Magnet Grades 7-12
6
/10
Charleston Charter School For Math and Science
1002 King St
Distance between this listing and this school7.25 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,530. The majority of Charleston, SC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1447 Fort Lamar Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1447 Fort Lamar Rd property is $950,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1447 Fort Lamar Rd is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29412.
Is this property for sale now?
Accepting Backup Offers: 1447 Fort Lamar Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1447 Fort Lamar Rd are: James Island Charter High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,227 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1447 Fort Lamar Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1447 Fort Lamar Rd is 1,721 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1447 Fort Lamar Rd is 1958.
This home is located at 1447 Fort Lamar Rd in Charleston, SC and zip code 29412. This 1,721 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 2.30 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2023 and is currently priced at $950,000.
In March 2024 more than 67 listings in Charleston, SC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 60 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 142 were sold below. In March 2024 in Charleston, SC there were 15.9% more homes for sale than in February 2024.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.