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Property Description
Welcome to 1726 Houghton Drive, a charming brick home located in the heart of James Island. Set on a spacious .35 acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath combines all you can want from Lowcountry style with everyday comfort, offering the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor living. This well designed home offers warm natural light with arches that fit throughout. This home features a comfortable living area, an efficient kitchen with a beautiful bar to sit, and three inviting bedrooms making it ideal for families, first time home buyers, or anyone looking to to enjoy island living just minutes from downtown. The large backyard provides plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. This gem truly is a rare find.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1726 Houghton Dr
General
- Price: $545,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charleston_Trident_MLS
- MLS ID: 25023288
- Updated: 12/22/2025
- Added to Site: 147 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Bath, Dining Room, Family Room, Three
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
- Deck/Patio: Screened
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Carport
Location
- Area: 21 - James Island
- County: Charleston
- Subdivision: Laurel Park
- Driving Directions: Go Down The James Island Connector Heading Towards Folly Rd. Make A Right Onto Folly Road. Go Through 2 Stop Lights And Houghton Is On Your Left. Make A Left Onto Houghton And House Is The 4th House On Your Right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Harbor View
- Middle School: Camp Road
- High School: James Island Charter
Community
- Community Name: 21 - James 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: Ranch
- Construction: Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural
- Entry Location: Ground Level
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1269
- Square Feet: 1,269
- Year Built: 1955
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Yes, Other
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,810
- Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Any, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Schools
Schools serving 1726 Houghton Dr
School District:Charleston County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harbor View Elementary School 1576 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Murray Lasaine Elementary School 691 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Camp Road Middle 1825 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
James Island Charter High School 1000 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1726 Houghton Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Price Reduced
$545,000
-3.54%
MLS
10/16/2025
Price Reduced
$565,000
-3.42%
MLS
8/24/2025
Listed
$585,000
232.67%
MLS
11/04/2011
Sold
$175,850
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1726 Houghton Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,165
537%
$28,800
216%
2023
$1,282
4%
$9,110
—
2022
$1,231
-4%
$9,110
—
2021
$1,281
—
$9,110
15%
2020
$1,279
7%
$7,920
—
2018
$1,198
7%
$7,920
—
2017
$1,121
4%
$7,920
—
2016
$1,077
-1%
$7,920
—
2015
$1,089
17%
$7,920
-13%
2012
$934
—
$9,140
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1726 Houghton Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 25023288) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1726 Houghton Drive is currently listed for $545,000 and was received on August 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 1726 Houghton Drive? 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.

