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1831 Houghton Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
New ListingOverview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) New hardwood floors flow throughout the entire home, complemented by fresh Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt paint and an abundance of natural light. The first floor primary suite is a true retreat featuring a generously sized bedroom outfitted with dual custom closets and a spa-inspired bath featuring a stunning skylit, dual-fixture shower, floating vanity, and custom built cupboards. An entertainer's dream, this home beautifully blends indoor and outdoor living. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace, while the sunroom provides the perfect space for a dedicated home office, reading room, or additional living area. A newly designed laundry room and convenient half bath tucked beneath the stairs add both style and functionality. Step from the open kitchen and living spaces onto the newly constructed, expansive deck, designed for gathering, dining, and enjoying the outdoors. A custom quartz countertop equipped for your backyard oyster roasts and built in sink make outdoor entertaining easy. A private outdoor shower and new six-foot privacy fence complete the backyard retreat. Upstairs, the home offers a remarkable mother-in-law suite with a private side entrance and newly constructed private deck. The suite includes its own custom-designed kitchen with built-in pantry and its own laundry, offering exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, private living quarters, or potential rental income. The updated bathroom showcases floor-to-ceiling tile, a glass shower enclosure, and a quartz-topped vanity. Two dormered bedrooms bring in natural light and architectural interest. Walk-in attic storage adds to the home's overall generous closet space. Every major system has been thoughtfully updated, including the electrical system including a new water heater, plumbing, HVAC, and roof. The crawlspace has also been encapsulated, with a dehumidifier providing an additional level of protection and peace of mind. An attached garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. This unbeatable location situated on James Island, is just 4 miles from Downtown Charleston and 8 miles from Folly Beach. The Maybank Tennis Center is within walking distance, offering easy access to tennis and recreation while keeping you close to everything Charleston coastal living has to offer. If you're looking for exceptional quality and outstanding proximity to the Charleston peninsula and Folly beach, this is the home for you!
Listing Details MLS# 26024483
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 3430800020
- Street #
- 1831
- Street Name
- Houghton
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29412
- Area
- 21 - James Island
- Tax District
- 31 - James Island PSD
- Subdivision
- Laurel Park
- Elementary School
- Harbor View
- Middle School
- Murray Lasaine
- High School
- James Island Charter
- Directions
- From the James Island Connector, turn Right on Folly Rd and then turn Left on Houghton Dr. Destination will be on the left
- Legal Description
- Lt 4 Blk 6
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2026-08-28
- Total List Price/SqFt
- 522.31
General Property Info
- Primary Structure Full Baths
- 2
- Primary Structure Half Baths
- Yes
- Primary Structure Beds
- 3
- Total Baths - Full
- 2
- Total Baths - Half
- Yes
- Total Beds
- 3
- Baths - Total
- 2.5
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- Yes
- Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 2106
- Total Apx SqFt
- 2106
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Year Built
- 1987
- Acreage
- 0.28
- Other Structures Y/N
- No
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- C/R
- No
- Occupancy
- Owner
- HOA Fee
- No
SqFt Source
- Previous Listing
- Yes
Roof
- Architectural
- Yes
Lot Description
- 0 - .5 Acre
- Yes
More Information
Misc Exterior
- Balcony
- Yes
- Deck
- Yes
- Fence - Private
- Yes
- Fence - Wooden Enclosed
- Yes
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Porch - Front Porch
- Yes
- Shed
- Yes
Exterior
- Brick - Veneer
- Yes
SF Detached Style
- Traditional
- Yes
Attic Features
- Access
- Yes
- Walk-In Attic
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Yes
- Attached
- Yes
Stories/Levels
- 2 Stories
- Yes
Equipment/Appliances
- Ceiling Fan
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Gas Single Oven
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Range Hood
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heat
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Rooms
- Eat-In-Kitchen
- Yes
- Family
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Mother-In-Law Suite
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Sun
- Yes
Assumable
- No
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Downstairs
- Yes
- Multiple Closets
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Any
- Yes
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
- FHA Loan
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Misc Interior
- Ceiling - Smooth
- Yes
- Skylight
- Yes
- Window Treatments - All
- Yes
New Owned
- Pre-Owned
- Yes
Floors
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
FP Desc/Location
- One
- Yes
- Gas Logs
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Possession
- Negotiable
- Yes
Special
- Termite Bond
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
- Public Water
- Yes
Property Features
Documents
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