This beautiful property offers a Lowcountry lifestyle just minutes from Downtown Charleston. Deepwater dock with a 20,000 lb boatlift and a 40' floater has over 6' of water at low tide on Ellis Creek, with unimpeded access to Charleston Harbor. Elegant great room features a 4-panel disappearing sliding door system, merging the interior with the screened porch. Entertainers dream kitchen includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 48'' Wolf Range, double wall oven, 2 farm sinks and 2 dishwashers. First floor main suite features a brand new bathroom with steam shower, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace, and outdoor access. Notable features include a home office, movie theater, exercise room, outdoor kitchen overlooking the pool, 4 garage bays and a rooftop cupola with sweeping views across Charleston Harbor* Custom home with over 6,000 square feet constructed in 2015. * Located in exclusive Point Verona, a small gated community off Harbor View Road. * Neighborhood was part of a historic homesite, chosen over 200 years ago for its harbor breezes and proximity to town. Grand oaks are located throughout the neighborhood. * 5 Bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 2 half baths. * First floor main suite includes, 2 walk-in closets, sitting area, gas fireplace, access to the screened porch and a brand new bathroom with a steam shower. * Large great room with a coffered ceiling connects to the screened porch by means of a 4-panel disappearing glass door which slides all the way into the wall. * Gas fireplace in the great room includes a hearth and surround made with historic brick salvaged from the original home which sat on Point Verona. * Screened porch overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard and pool, Ellis Creek, the Charleston Harbor and beyond. * Chef's delight kitchen has professional grade appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 48" Wolf range with pot filler and two ovens, additional double wall oven, ice-maker, two farm sinks, two dishwashers and an appliance garage. * Breakfast room and keeping room overlooking Ellis Creek. * Formal dining room will easily accommodate a table for 10 or more. * Large private office or library with wood paneled walls and built-in bookshelves. * Second floor family room with a wet-bar and drinks refrigerator/ice maker * 9-Seat movie theater with a 5.1 surround sound system. * Sonos sound system with built-in speakers in the public areas of the home, the main suite, in both 2nd floor creekside bedrooms and on the creekside porches. * Third floor cupola offers sweeping 360-degree views including the Charleston Peninsula, Ravenel Bridge, the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant, Sullivan's Island and the Charleston Harbor. * This home includes full size laundry rooms on both the first and second floors. * 3 Stop Elevator. * Built-in Generac generator. * Andersen Impact Rated (IR) windows. * IPE decking and stairs. * Standing seam metal roof. * AE Flood zone. * Private dock on Ellis Creek/James Island Creek, with a 17'x17' pierhead, 10'x40' floater and a brand new 20,000 lb boatlift. * Over 6' of water at low tide and no bridges to impede your access to the Charleston Harbor. * Very private elegant yard with several grand oaks, landscape lighting, heated saltwater pool with Pebbletec finish and an outdoor kitchen. * Landscaping irrigation is on a separate water meter. * 4 Car garage. * Climate controlled exercise room. * Climate controlled storage room. * Lot has brick and metal fencing all around including a new secondary gate at the driveway entrance. * All of this with breath-taking views of the sunrise and sunset, while located only minutes from Downtown Charleston via the James Island Connector or by boat! Also only 15 minutes by boat to the ocean. A $2,500 Lender Credit is available and will be applied towards the buyer's closing costs and pre-paids if the buyer chooses to use the seller's preferred lender. This credit is in addition to any negotiated seller concessions.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$1,050Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Etta Connolly• William Means Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Paula Yorke• William Means Real Estate, LLC
DEEPWATER LOT-Build your dream house just a couple of minutes from downtown Charleston, MUSC, College of Charleston, fine dining and shopping. This lot is the site of the Summer House Plantation. Historic Charleston chose this location from which to photograph the peninsula. Existing handsome private dock, with 17' x 17' covered pier-head, 10' x 30' floating dock and gated walkway, on James Island Creek which is accessed off of the Charleston Harbor. Magnificent views of the peninsula, the Ravenel bridge, dozens of church steeples, and the magical marsh. No bridges to inhibit your passage to the Charleston Harbor or ocean for deep sea fishing or a pleasant cruise. Grand oak trees grace the lot and are well located for a building site. Lot is just less than half an acre. This lot has the only private dock in the development. Seller is creative and will consider trading for another property. Lot, square footage and acreage from survey; Buyer to verify. The current list price reflects a $650,000 reduction from the original list price.
Charleston Trident MLS #1127992
Jul 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 13, 2011
Listed
$1,149,999
$189/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1013597
Nov 9, 2011
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2010
Listed
$974,000
$160/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2921083
May 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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Aug 5, 2009
Listed
$1,547,000
$255/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2918044
May 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 2, 2009
Listed
$1,099,000
$181/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2904393
Jun 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 2009
Listed
$1,299,000
$214/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2620717
Aug 8, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2006
Listed
$1,495,000
$246/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2507531
Nov 4, 2005
Sold
$995,000
$164/sq ft
Feb 28, 2005
Listed
$995,000
$164/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2218841
Feb 28, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2002
Listed
$1,275,000
$210/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2018325
Nov 10, 2001
Sold
$1,092,000
$180/sq ft
Oct 15, 2000
Listed
$1,195,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1998
Sold
$425,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,680 (+184.7%)
$1,745,000 + $3,155,000
$4,900,000
2022
$8,317 (−4.8%)
2021
$8,738 (−3.7%)
2020
$9,071 (+15.0%)
2018
$7,886 (+1.8%)
2017
$7,748 (−66.4%)
2016
$23,038 (+173.2%)
2013
$8,433
Tax history for 20 Old Summer House Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,680 (+184.7%)
$1,745,000 + $3,155,000
$4,900,000
2022
$8,317 (−4.8%)
2021
$8,738 (−3.7%)
2020
$9,071 (+15.0%)
2018
$7,886 (+1.8%)
2017
$7,748 (−66.4%)
2016
$23,038 (+173.2%)
2013
$8,433
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,076
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4241100007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
PUD
SR CAT 3
Planned Unit Development District
A planned unit development (PUD) is intended to provide flexibility in the design of developments; to encourage comprehensive planning of developments; to permit innovation in neighborhood design that includes incorporation of open space, preservation of natural features and other amenities; to provide opportunity for a mixture of uses within a development, and to insure compatibility of developments with surrounding areas.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 4 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Great, Media, Office, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining, Sun, Utility
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Gas Log, Great Room, Two