If you're waiting for ''the one'', wait no longer! This Whitney Lake gem on Johns Island is the perfect home, and one of the best deals in the neighborhood in recent memory! This gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath home sits in the highly desirable Valley Oak ''Loop'', which consists of just 24 homes in a private section of the neighborhood surrounding a central park! If privacy and serenity are your goals, you've found the right place! The home itself lives large with a flex room on your left as you enter the front door, which serves as a perfect home office, formal living or dining space, or an ideal playroom. Follow the main hallway through arched openings into the large living, kitchen, and dining space and you'll love being greeted by white Shaker style cabinetry, solid surface Corian countertopgas cooking, and a tile backsplash. The spacious kitchen is perfect for entertaining, with generous space between the island and surround cabinetry, allowing for plenty of room to gather. The large living room also has ample space for the whole family, and the dining area can easily fit seating for six! Through the back door, you'll find a large screened porch, perfect for all seasons in Charleston. The back yard boasts plenty of space for entertainment and is also home to a large two-car detached garage! Upstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms and a loft area perfect for an office space, in addition to the oversized primary suite. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with double vanity, a linen closet, and a separate water closet! Through the front bedroom, you'll also find an upstairs porch that spans the length of the house and overlooks the large central park; a perfect place to sip coffee or a glass of wine! Whitney Lake is home to a 25 acre community lake with a dock, kayak/canoe storage racks, multiple fire pits, gorgeous landscapes, and miles of sidewalks and walking trails! This neighborhood is truly a nature lover's dream and it's easy to see why so many people fall in love with the neighborhood! Centrally located roughly 15 minutes from Downtown Charleston, 20 minutes to area beaches, and 25 minutes to the CHS International Airport, Whitney Lake is the epitome of Charleston charm and convenience.
Johns Island, located between the Ashley River and the Stono River, is a rural and coastal Charleston neighborhood with live oaks and tidal creeks. The Lowcountry landscape sets the pace, with marsh views, farm stands, and long two-lane roads leading to waterfront landings. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Maybank Highway corridor near River Road, where seafood counters, local markets, and casual patios cluster in a steady hum. Community pillars include The Royal American (on the island’s edge), Low Tide Brewing, and the Charleston Tea Garden. Architecture ranges from older cottages and ranch homes to newer elevated builds designed for floodplain living. Trails and boat ramps shape daily routines, with sunsets often framed by spartina grass and wide skies.
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Market insights
1663 Valley Oak Rd · $575,000
DAYS ON MARKET
165 days
The average home goes pending in 61 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$575,000
Median sale price in this area is $760,480. (32% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Cathedral/vaulted ceilings and smooth ceilings
High ceilings
Ceiling fans
Garden tub with shower
Kitchen island
Walk-in closets
Bonus room
Eat-in kitchen
Family room
Formal living room
Great room
Living/dining combo
Loft
Office
Pantry
Separate dining room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom located on the upper level with ceiling fan(s), garden tub/shower and walk-in closet(s)
Bathrooms
2.5 bathrooms (total 3)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range
Microwave
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and electric dryer hookups
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Located on a lot under 0.5 acre
Cul-de-sac setting
High and level terrain
Community dock facilities
Park
Trash service
Walk/jog trails
Home design
Single-family detached residence
Two stories
Ground-level entry
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Off-street parking
Construction
Asphalt roof
Fee simple ownership
Utilities
Public sewer
Charleston Water Service and John Island Water Co.
Dominion Energy
Berkeley Electric Co-Op
HOA & community
Annual association fee of 717
Community features include dock facilities, park, trash service, and walk/jog trails
Electricity and solar
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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
Short Term Rental Overlay Zone - Category 3
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Johns Island, SC • 29455
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1663 Valley Oak Rd
$567,683
$7,317 under list price of $575K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $575K to $621K.