$1,200,000
1816 Battery Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
MLS# 25032383
4 beds  |  3 baths  |  2450 sqft


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Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary. Proposed Floor Plan OR LIVE IN THIS! 3 mile drive to Folly! Ride your bike there & beat the traffic! Located at the back of the property. You could keep this house and live a simple life without a new build. Also listed as a lot with this house on it. No new build needed. The front of this home faces the marsh - you actually own the land across the street butting up to marsh. Make a seating area here! This cozy home is 729 sq/ft & is considered an ADU. Property is zoned to build a 2700 sq/ft main house in front of this one. Live in this. Live in this while building a bigger house. Rent this after building your own home. So many options! This is the site where the new build could go. Or remove the current fence and have a huge fenced front yard. Current driveway to right of mailbox, old driveway to the right of white post. Could be a curved driveway. Pecan and Oak Trees out front. Rural yet close to everything! Marsh across the Street You could literally ride your bike to the beach! Folly is in the background of this pic! Salt Air 15_DJI_20251210123516_0056_D_mls New front porch/deck Mutliple windows & wood look tile floor. Replace the front door with a full view glass door. Freshly painted with a mini split. This room would be amazing with a large window front door! Brings the outside in and allows for a ton of light. Kitchen with washer/dryer hookup and door leading outside. Gas Stove Built In Microwave Open to Family Room Wood look tile floors carry throughout. Two windows and a ceiling fan. The whole house has wood look tile floors. The room also has 2 windows and a ceiling fan. Bedroom 2 / Primary Bedroom Shower with tub. Sitting on .40 acres you can build your larger home out front or live in this cozy home.

Property Description
Very unique opportunity to build a new home while living in the cottage located at the back of the lot. Rent the cottage out for additional income when your dream home is complete! Either way, enjoy marsh views across the street & plenty of salt air & ocean breezes. It's just 3 MILES to Folly Beach! Super convenient location, everything you need is right here. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION! The Kennedy home plan is a perfect coastal retreat, featuring a raised floor plan with a drive-under garage, ideal for coastal living. This design provides plenty of storage space for outdoor gear and beach essentials. As you step into the foyer, you're greeted by a study/flex space off the entry, perfect for a home office or additional living area. The Primary suite includes

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 489.8
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-12-13
Status: Active
List Price: $1,200,000
Current Price: $1,200,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LT 3
Tax Map #: 3340500031
Street #: 1816
Street Name: Battery Island
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 35 - Charleston (Jas Is)
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Folly Road towards Folly, to Right on Battery Island Drive
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Ground Level: No
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Owner
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2450
Year Built: 2026
Acreage: 0.4
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 1251
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Architectural: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
SF Detached Style
Cottage: 1
Ranch: 1
Traditional: 1
Foundation
Elv. Construction: 1
Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Heat
See Remarks: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Downstairs: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
New Owned
Proposed Construction: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
James IS PSD: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 729
Green Features
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Cottage; Ranch; Traditional
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Marshfront; Marshview
Roof: Architectural
Foundation: Elv. Construction; Slab
New Owned: Proposed Construction
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Upstairs
Heat: See Remarks
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; James IS PSD
Special: Flood Insurance
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
Supplements
a large walk-in closet and spacious bathroom with separate water closet. Listed as a lot too, so you can buy the lot and live in the current house for 525K. Current home has a tankless water heater, updated windows, a mini split & the roof has been replaced by previous owner. Front porch/deck was just replaced in November. SO MANY OPTIONS FOR THIS PROPERTY!!!! Listing agent believes all information on the MLS to be correct, however, buyer should verify all information important to them. All information, including but not limited to, acreage, taxes, flood zone info, and schools, is solely subject to independent verification by buyer/buyer's agent.

IDX
Listing Office: The Boulevard Company

Last Updated: December - 13 - 2025

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