$1,500,000
520 West Ashley Avenue
Folly Beach, SC 29439
MLS# 25031876
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  1904 sqft


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Property Description
Original folly cottage nestled under grand oak trees on a large corner lot with ocean views!! This beautiful home is located on fifth block west, which is just far enough from the hustle and bustle of center street but close enough for a quick golf cart or bike ride down for dinner. This gorgeous, meticulously maintained home has all of the charm and details original to the home along with added modern upgrades. A truly unique property that affords the opportunity to sit on your front deck or out in a tree swing and enjoy the canopy of oak trees while hearing the waves crash out front. Built in 1960, the home boasts beautiful hardwood original to the home. With gorgeous wood accents, including shiplap ceilings, bead board, exposed beams, gorgeous staircase and detailed

Details
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 787.82
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-12-05
Status: Active
List Price: $1,500,000
Current Price: $1,500,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LT 520 W Ashley
Tax Map #: 3281300035
Street #: 520
Street Name: West Ashley
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29439
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 33 - City of Folly Beach
Subdivision: Folly Beach
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Center St to West Ashley Avenue
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: 2
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1904
Year Built: 1960
Acreage: 0.25
SqFt Source
Builder/Owner: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Lot Description
Beach Access: 1
Corner Lot: 1
High: 1
Misc Exterior
Deck: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Exterior
Vinyl Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Cottage: 1
Foundation
Piling: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Media: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Sun: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Downstairs: 1
Two Primary Bedrooms: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Septic: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner
SF Detached Style: Cottage
Lot Description: Beach Access; Corner Lot; High
Misc Exterior: Deck; Outdoor Shower; Patio; Porch - Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Piling
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Living/Dining Combo; Media; Office; Pantry; Sun
Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Two Primary Bedrooms
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Supplements
moldings throughout, the charm of this cottage is unmatched. The current owner has gone to great lengths to keep the original character of the home while adding modern amenities and upgrades needed for the home to function at the highest standards. Full list of upgrades available in documents section. The interior of the home includes three beautiful bedrooms with ample closet space as well as three fully updated bathrooms. The kitchen is in keeping with the rest of the home with gorgeous pine cabinets, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and original hardwood floors. Upgrades have brought the kitchen up modern-day standards with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a beautiful wooden island for extra counter space. A breakfast bar located right of the kitchen overlooks a cozy sunroom with an abundance of natural light. An area off the kitchen is currently the dining area with room for an 8 person table, but could also be used for extra living space. Built in bookshelves/china hutch adorn the dining/living area adding to the uniqueness of the space. Upstairs, An additional den area is located at the top of the stairs with an entertainment area, perfect for a kids play area or just additional living space. The exterior of the home truly adds and abundance of living space to this home. A large deck overlooks the front yard that is canopied with grand oaks adorned with tree swings and hammocks galore. A beautiful fire pit is located at the base of the large deck positioned under the grand oaks. Nestled under the home a full additional living space exists, containing an additional refrigerator, bar and cooking space, living area and television. Custom outdoor spa included with sale along with cover as well. A fantastic addition for family gatherings of paradise. Homes of this caliber and charm do not come along often, much less on a lot as perfectly situated and adorned as this. This original folly cottage will be a cherished family retreat for lifetimes to come.

IDX
Listing Office: Tift Properties

Last Updated: December - 13 - 2025

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