MLS ID: 25022765
For Sale - $1,380,000

About this property

Bedrooms 4
Baths 3
Half Baths 1
sq2 2448
Lot Size 0.3700 acres
Year Built 1963
DOM 119

Address

Address:
1026 Fort Sumter Drive
Subdivision:
Lawton Bluff
City:
Charleston
Zip Code:
29412
County:
Charleston
State:
SC

Features and Amenities

Exterior
Dock - Floating
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Floors
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Other, Separate Dining, Sun
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Fireplace Features
Gas Log, One, Other
Window Features
Window Treatments - Some, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Lot Features
0 - .5 Acre
Style
Traditional
Other
Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront - Shallow, Seawall, Asphalt, Ceiling Fan(s)

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 outbuildingTwo 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

Schools

Name Address Phone Type Grade
Camp Road Middle 1825 Camp Road 8437622784 Public 6-8 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Harbor View Elementary 1576 Harborview Drive 8437622749 Public PK-5 SPED
James Island Elementary 1872 Grimball Road 8437628240 Public PK-5 SPED
Stiles Point Elementary 883-A Mikell Drive 8437622767 Public PK-5 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
James Island Charter High 1000 Fort Johnson Road 8437622754 Public 9-12 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Murray-LaSaine Montessori 691 Riverland Drive 8437622765 Public PK-8 SPED

Price Change history

  1. $1,550,000 $633/SqFt

  2. $1,475,000 $603/SqFt

  3. $1,380,000 $564/SqFt

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