Waterfront living on James Island at 1318 Battleground Road, set along a scenic tidal creek with deep-water access. This elevated 3BR/3BA home features a private dock, floater, and drive-on ramp for boats up to 21', making it ideal for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding right from your backyard. Cruise toward the Morris Island Lighthouse or enjoy easy access to Folly Beach, just 4 miles away.Inside, the home offers 9' ceilings, rich hardwood floors, an open, light-filled floor plan, fresh interior and exterior paint, and indoor shutters throughout. The kitchen is designed for entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large island with seating, a 36'' six-burner gas range, a separate wall oven, and an oversized refrigerator/freezer.Designed for indoor-outdoor living, the home features a brand-new raised deck, a covered back patio with ceiling fans, additional patio space, a new fire pit, and a newly fenced backyard framed by mature oak trees and marsh views -- perfect for hosting gatherings. The enclosed lower level provides extensive garage space wired for 110/220 volts with a separate panel, plus gas and water hookups. The oversized driveway accommodates boats, RVs, and multiple vehicles. Additional features include elevator framing, an irrigation well, an RV hookup, structured wiring, brand-new ductwork, and a roof replaced in 2021.
Est. $4,139 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1318 Battle Ground Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #26004527
Apr 2, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$550/sq ft
Mar 1, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2026
Listed
$1,249,900
$573/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #23020254
Oct 12, 2023
Sold
$995,000
$456/sq ft
Sep 26, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2023
Listed
$1,050,000
$481/sq ft
WATERFRONT LIVING on TIDAL CREEK in Ft Lamar neighborhood. Home has private dock, floater, & drive on ramp for a jon boat. Water is normally navigable from a few hours past a rising tide to a few hours before low tide. Take a boat ride to Morris Island lighthouse for dinner or hunt for shells or shark's teeth. Kayak, paddle board or swim in Seaside Creek. If you prefer the beach, Folly Beach is only 4 miles away. This home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath elevated ranch with spectacular views of the tidal creek and marsh in the backyard. Home also has an additional flex room that can be used as an office, den or guest room. You will be impressed with the open floor plan, 9-ft ceilings, spacious great room with trey ceiling and hardwood floors in the main living area. Agent is owner/broker.Home has an electric fireplace in the living room and a gas fireplace in the flex room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with lots of counterspace and an island that seats 4. Imagine preparing your holiday meals with 2 ovens. This home features a 36", 6-burner gas range with oven, electric wall oven, microwave and 64" double unit refrigerator/freezer. The lower level of the home is an enclosed garage space big enough for multiple cars or boats. It is well lit, wired for 110 and 220 (there is a separate electrical panel for the garage), has additional gas and water hookups as well as a tool or workshop area. The current homeowners cool and/or heat the space with supplemental AC/heat, as needed, for year-round use of the area as entertainment space for watching ball games or playing corn hole or ping pong. The covered back patio has three ceiling fans and is an excellent outdoor entertainment area. It also has an additional 250 sq feet of uncovered concrete patio space. The fenced in backyard has 2 mature oak trees that provide shade and a backdrop to the marsh views. The kid's playset in the yard will be left with the home. The oversized driveway is massive and provides space for cars, boats and recreational vehicles. The original owner added several features that the current homeowner has not used such as framing to add an elevator, underground irrigation well, RV hookup and parking and wiring for computer networking. If these items are important, the current homeowner can provide additional information but does not warrant since they have not used these features. Roof replaced in 2021. Schedule a visit today and visualize the possibilities. Note: Fort Lamar HOA is optional for homes that are not on the lake side of the street. Owners can join the optional HOA for $100 year (2023 cost). The HOA membership allows the members to use the Fort Lamar Lake (directly across the street from this property) for paddleboarding, kayaking (non-motorized) or fishing. Disclosure: Home has audio and video security system in place.
Charleston Trident MLS #1220028
Feb 1, 2013
Sold
$423,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 26, 2012
Listed
$450,000
$206/sq ft
WATERFRONT LIVING on TIDAL CREEK WITH DOCK and FLOATING DOCK. This is a very well maintained home with 1980 sf, 3 BR, and 2 baths on one level. You will be impressed upon entering with the beautiful hardwood floors, open floor plan, 9 ft ceilings,and spacious great room. The kitchen surrounds an island with storage and seating for 4, stainless refrigerator/freezer, 6 burner gas range, built in 26" flat screen tv, built in ice maker (that the owners have never used,) 2 ovens, pull out storage drawers, and glass front cabinets. The entire house is wired for computer networking. The owners use the separate dining room with fireplace as an office/study. Tray ceilings in great room and master BR. Recessed lighting. Ceiling fans in every room. Front porch. 18' x 12' screened porch in backwith view of marsh and creek. Huge back yard with mature trees. Driveway is spacious for RV parking with hookups. The garage under the house is enclosed and cooled (window AC) with parking for up to 4 vehicles, storage, workout area, staircase to upstairs and elevator shaft. Master BR and bath are spacious with separate closets, garden tub, separate shower, and outside access to screened porch. Convenient laundry. Enjoy an afternoon on the water with easy access by boat to Clark Sound in about 10 minutes, about 20 minutes to Morris Island Lighthouse. This home is a must see!
Charleston Trident MLS #2828416
Jan 5, 2009
Sold
$445,000
$204/sq ft
Sep 18, 2008
Listed
$466,400
$214/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2808733
Sep 18, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2008
Listed
$476,000
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,843 (+94.0%)
$470,000 + $525,000
$995,000
2022
$2,497 (−4.7%)
$256,174 + $255,576
$511,750
2021
$2,620 (−3.6%)
2020
$2,717 (+20.3%)
2018
$2,259 (+1.7%)
2017
$2,221 (+4.4%)
2016
$2,127 (−1.8%)
2013
$2,165
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
159 ft.
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,940
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4310200156
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SR-1
SR CAT 3
Single Family Residentilal District
The Single-family Residential (SR) districts allow for one-family detached dwellings with maximum densities of 4.8 units per acre respectively, with varying setback, height and lot occupancy requirements.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Nov 23, 2021 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Replace the roof on a home using architectural shingles.
Roofing
Oct 8, 2018 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 3 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener