$729,500
971 Carmel Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
MLS# 26009471
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  1668 sqft


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Welcome to 971 Carmel Drive! Large lot with two car garage and plenty of off street parking. Updated kitchen with skylight and wood burning fireplace. Living room with lots of natural light. Updated primary bathroom. 971 Carmel 971 Carmel Hardwood floors throughout. Living room Living room Dining room is currently being used as an office. The bookshelf can convey if desired. Kitchen Kitchen Full-length bar with seating for 5. Kitchen Stainless steel appliances with range hood. Kitchen Wood-burning fireplace. This area can be used for dining or as a sitting room. Primary bedroom Primary bedroom Primary bedroom Primary bathroom Primary bathroom Second bedroom Second bedroom Shared full bathroom Shared full bathroom Third bedroom is currently being used as an office. Third bedroom 971 Carmel 971 Carmel New roof installed in 2025! Large fully fenced in backyard. 971 Carmel 971 Carmel 971 Carmel 971 Carmel
Open House (04/11/2026 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Property Description
Tucked within the established and highly sought-after Lawton Bluff neighborhood on James Island, this well-maintained brick ranch offers a refined blend of timeless design and effortless Lowcountry living, all set on a generous, beautifully mature 0.39-acre homesite. As you enter the neighborhood, you are welcomed by picturesque, moss-draped oak trees lining quiet streets, with glimpses of the marsh and Charleston Harbor creating a serene coastal backdrop that defines the Lawton Bluff lifestyle. Located just off Harbor View Road, this exceptional community offers the rare convenience of reaching downtown Charleston in approximately five minutes from nearly anywhere in the neighborhood, an amenity that truly sets it apart.

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Contract Info
Start Showing Date: 2026-04-03
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 437.35
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-03
Status: Active
List Price: $729,500
Current Price: $729,500
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Lt 2 Blk X Sec 5
Tax Map #: 4260800047
Street #: 971
Street Name: Carmel
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 21 - James Island
Tax District: 35 - Charleston (Jas Is)
Subdivision: Lawton Bluff
Elementary School: Harbor View
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: From Harbor View Road, turn on Fort Sumter Drive, right on Travers Drive, left on Cabot Street, right on Fort Sumter Drive. House on the right.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 1
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Owner
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1668
Year Built: 1966
Acreage: 0.39
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Garden: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Exterior
Brick - Veneer: 1
SF Detached Style
Ranch: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
Pull-Down Stairs: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Electric Range: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Range Hood: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Foyer: 1
Office: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Skylight: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
One: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Termite Bond: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
James IS PSD: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Ranch
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Metal Enclosed; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Brick - Veneer
Attic Features: Access; Pull-Down Stairs
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Garden Tub/Shower; Skylight; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Foyer; Office; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy; James IS PSD
Special: Flood Insurance; Termite Bond
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
Inside the home, gleaming hardwood floors and an inviting sense of openness set the tone. The thoughtfully designed kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A cozy sitting area with a fireplace adjoins the kitchen, offering a warm and versatile space that can function as a secondary dining area or intimate gathering room. The home's layout continues to impress with both a formal dining room and a comfortable family room, providing flexibility for hosting and relaxed living alike. The primary suite offers a private retreat with an en suite bath, while two additional bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, ideal for family or guests. Both bathrooms have been updated with stylish tile flooring and a modern vanity in the primary bathroom, adding a fresh, elevated touch. Beyond the interiors, the expansive, fully fenced-in backyard invites outdoor enjoyment, whether hosting weekend barbecues or simply relaxing under the Lowcountry sky. A large attached two-car garage adds convenience and ample storage. The roof was replaced just last year, and there is no HOA! With its unbeatable location, charming coastal setting, and enduring value, Lawton Bluff remains one of James Island's most desirable neighborhoods, a truly exceptional place to call home.

IDX
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026

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