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About this home
Welcome to 1244 Cornwallis Drive, a James Island tidal creek gem with no HOA! This beautifully renovated home with expansive water views and almost 200 feet of frontage on Simpson Creek is perfect for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. The owners are in the process of applying for a dock permit and the critical line survey has been completed. The current owners have also completely remodeled this home and added an incredible amount of upgrades and improvements such as a new driveway, a full kitchen remodel, a new tankless hot water heater, two new HVAC units and an encapsulated crawlspace. Upon entering the house, you will notice the new site finished oak flooring, plantation shutters, fresh paint, and all new lighting throughout the entire home. The spacious living room isperfect for entertaining, anchored by a gas fireplace. Off the living room is the breakfast/dining area and the gorgeous chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances including gas range, French drawer refrigerator, farm sink, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, soft close cabinets and under the counter lighting. Just past the kitchen is the laundry room and access to the finished room over the garage. This finished room offers potential to be a fourth bedroom and has ample room to add an additional bathroom. The newly added mudroom has access to the backyard and to the garage, both with new epoxy floor coating. There is also a spacious bedroom and full bath on the main level. Off the kitchen, relax on the screened-in porch and enjoy the serene water views as you admire the coastal birds. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A storage closet on the second floor spans the length of the hall. Outside, the backyard features new sod, an irrigation system, a shed for added storage and offers an abundance of space for a pool. This is a great opportunity to own a thoughtfully renovated home just 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Charleston.
This charming James Island home boasts stunning marsh views. The interior is immaculately maintained, offering versatile rooms that can be tailored to meet any buyer's needs with a touch of creativity.
WATERFRONT ON JAMES ISLAND! 1244 Cornwallis Road is located on Simpson Creek and has approx. 200 feet of frontage on the creek. Amazing views and easy fishing awaits the new owner of this home. A number of updates have been done over the last few years including replacement windows. The home has a first floor bedroom with a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms and an additional full bathroom on the 2nd floor. Downstairs is an open living area with fireplace, kitchen with breakfast/dining area, screened porch, laundry room, a 1 car attached garage and a finished room over the garage. There is also a work/storage shed in the back yard. The yard is spacious with amazing views of the creek. This type of lot does not come up often so come by for a look today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,707 (+627.1%)
$373,750 + $293,250
$667,000
2022
$1,473 (−6.6%)
2021
$1,577 (−1.1%)
2020
$1,594 (−1.9%)
2018
$1,626 (+7.3%)
2017
$1,514 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,451 (+7.7%)
2013
$1,347
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
128 ft.
Lot depth
144 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,996
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,996
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4251200151
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charleston, SC • 29412
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1244 Cornwallis Dr
$1,014,266
$36K under list price of $1.05M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $635K to $1.3M.