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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1601 Terns Nest Rd
General
- Sold For: $849,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charleston_Trident_MLS
- MLS ID: 26004606
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Pantry, Separate Dining, Sun
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock - Existing, Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Attached
Location
- Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
- County: Charleston
- Subdivision: Riverfront
- Driving Directions: Folly Rd To Terns Nest - Home Will Be On The Right Side
School Information
- Elementary School: James Island
- Middle School: Camp Road
- High School: James Island Charter
Community
- Community Name: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
- Construction: Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Architectural
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 1589
- Square Feet: 1,589
- Year Built: 2003
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: No, Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
- Lot Features: Level, Riverview
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront - Shallow, Seawall
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Any, Cash, Conventional
Listed by Carolina One Real Estate
Sold by Carolina One Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 1601 Terns Nest Rd
School District:Charleston County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James Island Elementary School 1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | PK-5 | 1.8 mi |
Camp Road Middle 1825 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
James Island Charter High School 1000 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | 9-12 | 3.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1601 Terns Nest Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Sold
$849,000
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MLS
2/18/2026
Listed
$849,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1601 Terns Nest Road, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 26004606) is a Single Family property that was sold at $849,000 on March 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 1601 Terns Nest Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Charleston? You can browse all Charleston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

