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Property Description
This rare 4-bedroom marshfront home is priced below recent appraisal- an exceptional opportunity to make it yours today! This neighborhood is beautiful with mature trees and surrounded by marshfront and water views. 840 Forrest Drive depicts a perfect example of island living with elevated construction and a screened porch on the back overlooking marsh. It's lowcountry living at it's finest. This elevated style home is upgraded to the nines and spotless with extra builder upgrades and others added by the current owners. The oversized garage large enough to store cars, golf cart and more is very spacious. Enter the home into the foyer and notice the hard surfaced flooring and the 10 foot ceilings.The main level brings in so much natural light during the day through windows on every wall and has a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom. The family room has a fireplace, update lighting, large crown and floor molding and opens to an all white kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, double gas ovens, gas range and vent hood, tile backsplash, upgraded lighting and soft close cabinets. The kitchen opens to a breakfast/dining area and the spacious family room. Your family room has a gas fireplace and screened porch off the back where evening sunsets bring the southern charm that you will love. The screened porch is spacious with beautiful views of the marsh perfect place for an evening sunset. Upstairs has matching hard surfaced floor throughout (No Carpet) on the second level and includes the master bedroom and beautiful bathroom with double sinks, stunning separate separate shower and a large walk in closet that you'll appreciate. Also upstairs is the laundry room, 2 more bedrooms, a full bathroom and of course...More views. This home has large closets for extra storage and so much more that you will love. The neighborhood includes 2 crabbing and fishing docks, a dock to amenities, island with a screened pavilion and a floating dock that is perfect for your activities on the water. A community pool will round out the list of neighborhood amenities where you can enjoy sunshine and a quick afternoon dip. Location is key on this one and the neighborhood is even better in person so schedule your showing today and see why the neighbors love calling The Island at Governors Cay home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 840 Forrest Dr
General
- Price: $879,900
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charleston_Trident_MLS
- MLS ID: 25014079
- Updated: 10/15/2025
- Added to Site: 241 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Connection, Gas Log, One
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Upper
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock - Shared, Stoop
- Deck/Patio: Screened, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
Location
- Area: 78 - Wando/Cainhoy
- County: Berkeley
- Subdivision: Governors Cay
- Driving Directions: From Mount Pleasant, Take 526 To Exit 78 - Clements Ferry Road, Right On Clements Ferry Road, First Road On Right Is Forrest Drive ( First Right Coming Off Of Clements Ferry) Arrive At 808 Forrest Drive - Located On Back Side Of Traffic Circle.
School Information
- Elementary School: Philip Simmons
- Middle School: Philip Simmons
- High School: Philip Simmons
Community
- Community Name: 78 - Wando/Cainhoy
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 2286
- Square Feet: 2,286
- Year Built: 2020
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276
- Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Interior Lot, Level
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Marshfront, Tidal Creek
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Any, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Schools
Schools serving 840 Forrest Dr
School District:Berkeley County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Philip Simmons Elementary 2095 Seven Sticks Drive, Wando, SC 29492 | PK-4 | 4.5 mi |
Philip Simmons Middle 2065 Seven Sticks Drive, Wando, SC 29492 | 5-8 | 4.5 mi |
Philip Simmons High 3080 River Village Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 | 9-12 | 5.1 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 840 Forrest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/15/2025
Price Reduced
$879,900
-2.22%
MLS
6/11/2025
Price Reduced
$899,900
-2.71%
MLS
5/20/2025
Listed
$925,000
11.45%
MLS
5/20/2024
Sold
$830,000
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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 840 Forrest Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,991
17%
$49,704
62%
2023
$4,280
-68%
$30,632
15%
2022
$13,392
305%
$26,648
344%
2021
$3,303
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$6,000
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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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840 Forrest Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 (MLS# 25014079) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 840 Forrest Drive is currently listed for $879,900 and was received on May 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 840 Forrest 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.

