This home's estimate is 42% higher than the average sale price ($712K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1256 Cornwallis Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
About this home
Beautifully renovated home with pool and marsh views in the heart of James Island. Thoughtful floor plan offers primary bedroom down, formal dining room, office, large laundry room and bonus room. White oak floors welcome you to open living and kitchen space overlooking pool, backyard and marsh. Custom lime wash fireplace with reclaimed mantel. Kitchen completed with leathered quartzite countertops, Z-Line appliances, high end plumbing fixtures and fluted detailed island. Primary offers two closets and ensuite with large tile shower. Upstairs two guest rooms share hall bath and large laundry offers additional storage. Soak in the views from the screened in porch or back deck, relax in the pool, or take off on your kayak from creek access! Additional improvements include new windows...... all new plumbing including new tankless water heater, new electrical panel and new pool filter. Conveniently located between downtown Charleston and Folly Beach.
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- Amazingly renovated home, very inviting and with beautiful backyard encompassing pool overlooking marsh.2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 1256 Cornwallis Dr
$405/sq ft
$413/sq ft
$424/sq ft
$59/sq ft
$39/sq ft
Tax history for 1256 Cornwallis Dr
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage: Yes
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking & Garage Information
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Attached
- Parking Total: 1
Interior
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Frog Attached, Office, Separate Dining
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, One
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Multiple Closets,Outside Access,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Heat Pump
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Roof: Architectural
- Pool Information
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Property Type
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Land Information
- Waterfront Features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek
- Property Information
- Other Structures: No
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Type: Residential
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
- Subdivision Information
- Subdivision Name: Whitehouse Plantation
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 5512
- Tax District: 38 - Town of James Island
- Tax Legal Description: LT 9 BLK O
- Tax Map Number: 4251200148
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Public Sewer
- Utilities: Dominion Energy, James IS PSD
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: Harbor View
- Middle Or Junior School: Camp Road
- High School: James Island Charter
- Neighborhood Information
- Subdivision Name: Whitehouse Plantation
- MLS Area Major: 21 - James Island
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,974
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.48 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1972
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Charleston County
- APN: 4251200148
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-02-12T19:28:08.604Z
- Listing Information
- Standard Status: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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