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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully fully updated 1 story ranch home in the desirable Melrose neighborhood, ideally situated along the scenic Long Branch Creek. Originally fully renovated in 2023, the current owner has continued to enhance the property with thoughtful upgrades, including a **new roof installed in 2023***new hardwood floors (not LVP)** throughout the home, also added can lighting in den. The owner also encapsulated the crawlspace.The updated kitchen features quartzite countertops, solid wood kitchen cabinets, tiled backsplash and a new gas cooktop. The primary suite features an updated en suite with double vanity, walk in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. The guest bathroom has new penny tiles.The family room features french doors that open to a huge fenced in backyard overlooking the pond, where you can enjoy watching herons, ducks, and geese in a peaceful natural setting. Additional highlights include a garage, extended driveway with ample parking, and generously sized rooms offering flexibility for a home office, playroom or guest space. There is also a community pool in the neighborhood. Conveniently located near I-26, shopping, restaurants and only a 20 minute drive to downtown Charleston and 30 minute drive to Kiawah.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 868 Melrose Dr
General
- Sold For: $548,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charleston_Trident_MLS
- MLS ID: 26011671
- Added to Site: 105 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Utility
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Lower
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Attached
Location
- Area: 12 - West of the Ashley Outside I-526
- County: Charleston
- Subdivision: Melrose
- Driving Directions: Take Sam Rittenberg Blvd To Savannnah And 17 South. Turn Right On Melrose Drive And The Home Will Be Down On Your Right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Oakland
- Middle School: C E Williams
- High School: West Ashley
Community
- Community Name: 12 - West of the Ashley Outside I-526
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: AT&T, Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural
- Windows: Window Treatments - Some
- Entry Location: Ground Level
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1547
- Square Feet: 1,547
- Year Built: 1972
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,246
- Lot Features: Interior Lot
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond, Pond Site, Waterfront - Shallow
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Any, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
Sold by The Boulevard Company
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Schools
Schools serving 868 Melrose Dr
School District:Charleston County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oakland Elementary School, Charleston, SC 505 Arlington Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scient 3090 Sanders Road, Charleston, SC 29414 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
West Ashley High School 4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 868 Melrose Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/20/2026
Sold
$548,000
-2.13%
MLS
6/14/2026
Price Reduced
$559,900
-0.89%
MLS
6/08/2026
Price Reduced
$564,900
-0.02%
MLS
6/01/2026
Price Reduced
$565,000
-0.16%
MLS
5/13/2026
Price Reduced
$565,900
-0.63%
MLS
5/11/2026
Price Reduced
$569,500
-0.07%
MLS
5/03/2026
Price Reduced
$569,900
-0.89%
MLS
4/23/2026
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
868 Melrose Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 (MLS# 26011671) is a Single Family property that was sold at $548,000 on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 868 Melrose 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.

