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Welcome to 789 Shell Sand Road, located in one of the best sections of James Island. Perfectly situated in the Harbor Oaks neighborhood right off of Harbor View Road, this home is close to everything that James Island has to offer including grocery stores, parks, restaurants, and schools. As you enter the home you will notice the soaring vaulted ceilings in the living room complete with a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. The kitchen was updated with new appliances including a KitchenAid dishwasher, Whirpool microwave, Samsung stove, and Hisense fridge. The kitchen countertops, hardware, and light fixtures were also replaced for an updated look and feel. Off of the kitchen is a cozy dining area that leads to the renovated half bathroom and the two-car garage. Don't miss the sunroom or office space off the living room that leads to the fenced backyard, perfect for your furry friends or outdoor entertaining. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. All of the bedrooms and hallways have new carpet and fresh paint. The primary bedroom is spacious with a large closet and tray ceiling. The two guest rooms are well proportioned and share the hall bath. Many upgrades have been made to this home including replacing all polybutylene pipes, a brand-new HVAC system was installed with new duct work, the crawlspace has been encapsulated, and the water heater was replaced. 789 Shell Sand Road is just 10 minutes to downtown Charleston, 20 minutes to Folly Beach, 10 minutes to James Island County Park, and five minutes to Harbor View Elementary School. Enjoy James Island living with all of the conveniences that this location has to offer!
Lake Frances, located between Ashley River Road and Savannah Highway, is a residential and wooded Charleston neighborhood with a lakefront setting and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Frances Drive loop, where docks, birdlife, and quiet water views set the daily rhythm. Nearby pillars include the Charleston Tea Garden, Drayton Hall, and the West Ashley Greenway, each shaping local culture through Lowcountry landscape and history. Homes lean toward mid-century and late-20th-century forms with generous lots and mature canopy. The geography reads as marsh-to-woodland, with water and shade defining the streetscape.
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Offer insights
789 Shell Sand Rd · $649,000
$652K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $652K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 69 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Blown ceiling
Cathedral/vaulted ceiling
High ceilings
Garden tub/shower
Ceiling fan(s)
Eat-in kitchen
Family room
Separate dining room
Sunroom
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level with garden tub/shower
Bathrooms
2.5 bathrooms (3 total)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookup (standard utilities listed)
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Architectural roof
Lot size under 0.5 acre
Community trash service
Home design
Single-family detached home
Two levels
Located in Harbor Oaks subdivision
Property faces unspecified direction
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Off-street parking
Construction
Residential construction
Architectural shingle roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Charleston Water Service
Dominion Energy
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $35
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
A fantastic home convenient to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. The air conditioning was replaced in 2017, and the roof in 2018. This house is ready for your finishing touches.Chandelier in separate dining room does not convey.
Charleston Trident MLS #2626914
Oct 13, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2006
Listed
$319,000
$202/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1996
Sold
$116,900
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1996
Sold
$80,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,791 (+141.9%)
$195,000 + $340,000
$535,000
2022
$1,153 (−4.5%)
$117,495 + $157,452
$274,947
2021
$1,207 (−3.4%)
2020
$1,250 (+17.5%)
2018
$1,064 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,047 (+4.2%)
2016
$1,005 (+15.4%)
2013
$871
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4,890 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,482
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4261100178
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
DR-1F
SR CAT 3
Diverse Residential District
The DR districts allow multi-family residential (3 or more) dwellings and one-family attached dwellings as well as single- and two-family dwellings. Density limitations are 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 19.4, 19.4, 26.4 and 26.4 units per acre respectively. Within the DR-1, DR-1F, DR-2, DR-2F districts, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve as a special exception, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories, and homes for the elderly.
Zone overlays
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Oct 16, 2018 • Final
Xdnu mechanical - single family/duplex dwelling - alteration or addition
HVAC
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.
Climate risks
9/10 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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 789 Shell Sand Rd
$648,692
$308 under list price of $649K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $715K.