Just 5 minutes from the peninsula, this open and sunny dream home offersopen views of historic downtown and the Charleston Harbor with an unmatched mix of convenience, beauty, and luxury. The focus on quality and design is evident inside and out, from the chef's kitchen, spacious master suite, wired sound system, heated bathroom floors, elevator, wood-burning fire placeand local heart pine floors to the impact-resistant doors & windows, Ipe decking, hardiplank siding, and metal roof. This home was meant for the Lowcountry lifestyle, with panoramic views found in the great room, kitchen, master suite, crows nest/office, 3 balconies, and "oyster room" off the 2-car garage. Part of the friendly Point Verona community with a deep-water dock and harbor access. Don't let this opportunity pass!
LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON THIS IDYLLIC RETREAT IS SURROUNDED BY SOLID ENDURING LIVE OAKS AS WELL AS MAGNIFICENT AND EXOTIC PALMS. SUMMER ISLAND WAS ONCE A GET AWAY FOR CHARLESTON'S FINEST FAMILIES. TODAY, IT IS SOOTHING SEA BREEZES AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS THAT SET THE STAGE TO CREATE NEW MEMORIES. IT IS OUR PRIVLEDGE TO OFFER FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION LOT 8. FEATURING EXPANSIVE CITY AND HARBOR VIEWS FROM EVERY ANGLE, THIS PROPERTY IS TRULY SPECTACULAR. GRACED BY FOUR MAGNIFICENT LIVE OAKS, STEPPING FOOT ON THIS LAND FEELS AS IF ONE IS STEPPING BACK IN TIME. THERE IS ALSO A DEEP WATER NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. ISN'T IT TIME YOU OWNED A PIECE OF HISTORY?(recent price reduction of $50,000 - good value for harborfront views) Ask selling agent about right of 1st refusal prior to submitting an offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,270 (+7.6%)
$699,982 + $2,180,143
$2,880,125
2022
$22,558 (+1.3%)
$540,000 + $877,500
$1,417,500
2021
$22,277 (+0.7%)
2020
$22,113 (+2.4%)
$540,000 + $877,500
$1,417,500
2018
$21,599 (+378.6%)
2017
$4,513 (+4.5%)
2016
$4,319 (−4.0%)
2013
$4,501
Tax history for 8 Old Summer House Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,270 (+7.6%)
$699,982 + $2,180,143
$2,880,125
2022
$22,558 (+1.3%)
$540,000 + $877,500
$1,417,500
2021
$22,277 (+0.7%)
2020
$22,113 (+2.4%)
$540,000 + $877,500
$1,417,500
2018
$21,599 (+378.6%)
2017
$4,513 (+4.5%)
2016
$4,319 (−4.0%)
2013
$4,501
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,644
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4241100055
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
Jan 15, 2024 • Final
Fuel gas - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install new gas lines and a gas lantern. A tree barricade is required for a live oak tree. A separate permit is required for the pool.
Gas
Nov 6, 2023 • Final
Electrical - single family/duplex dwelling - sub
Install a new electrical service panel and wire the addition according to the approved plans. A tree barricade is required for the live oak, and the pool will require a separate permit.
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: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Great, Office, Separate Dining