A piece of James Island History in a rare offering. The McElveen homestead directs it's lineage back to the original land owning families of James Island. This 1940's era cottage has been tastefully updated and now features refinished hardwood floors, real marmoleum flooring in kitchen, new cabinets, granite countertops, Stainless Appliances, updated electrical, plumbing, tankless water heater, new roof, separate living and dining rooms, real fireplace, a period correct vintage black and white tile bathroom with updated fixtures. The house also offers plenty of storage, great light, wonderful flow and a park like setting that will awe you from the moment you arrive. Only minutes from Downtown (NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS!!) and close to beaches. Please do not hesitate to see this house today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Capstone Realty
Bought with Lynne Klosik• Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
4260900211
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
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Stoop
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Architectural
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: High
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Type: Residential
Building Information
Levels: One
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Clarks Point
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: 31 - James Island PSD
Tax Legal Description: 945 Dills Bluff, to be renamed Lot A, Block B
Tax Map Number: 4260900136
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Utilities: Charleston Water Service
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Harbor View
Middle Or Junior School: James Island
High School: James Island Charter
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: Clarks Point
MLS Area Major: 21 - James Island
Community Information
Community Features: Bus Line
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 4260900211
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026