Charming lakefront home at Whitney Lake, one of Johns Island's favorite neighborhoods! It is located in the heart of Johns Island making this home conveniently located to just about everything! This Charleston single style home has gorgeous, unobstructed views of Whitney Lake and its walking trails. This home has been upgraded with NEW ROOF and NEW HVAC units! The entire interior was just painted, including trim! This home has an open floor plan with engineered hardwood flooring on the first floor. The living and dining area are spacious with lots of natural light, gas fireplace, and built-in nook for your TV to be above the fireplace. The kitchen is open to the living and dining area for the perfect flow. The kitchen features granite countertops, NEW dishwasher, all stainless steel ...appliances, island with room for barstool seating, ceramic tile backsplash with glass tile detail, large pantry, and tall white 42" cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is a sunroom or a perfect spot for a kitchen table or extra living area. There is a powder room and a laundry room on the first floor. The laundry room has its own outside access which is super convenient, making it a mudroom. The master bedroom is located on the first floor and overlooks the amazing views of the lake! The large master bath has dual lavatory vanity, separate water closet, garden tub, and standing shower. This home has a ton of storage with multiple closets, not just in the bedrooms. Upstairs there is another living room which is ideal! There are two bedrooms upstairs that share a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has incredible views of the lake as well as its own porch to enjoy the view. There are two additional storage closets upstairs. The back patio is fully enclosed with tall wooden fencing for privacy, and has a detached 2-car garage including a workshop with custom lighting. This home is in an X zone so flood insurance is not a requirement! Whitney Lake has walking/jogging trails around the lake, kayak storage, and is so close to all of Johns Island's popular restaurants. There are two full service marinas on Johns Island and a boat landing just minutes down the road. Enjoy close proximity to Kiawah Island's golf courses and public beach!
Enjoy the serenity of the sun rise over Whitney Lake or wind down your day watching the sky change colors as the sun sets from your lakefront porch. 2953 Waterleaf Road features a very open floor plan with upgrades throughout the home. Only 3 years old, this house shows like a model home and is very low maintenance to keep your weekends free. From the foyer, you enter the open living room, dining room, kitchen area. With hardwoods floors throughout the entire area, the fireplace adds a coziness to such a large living area that come with 9ft ceilings.The kitchen is a cook's delight. There's no shortage of counter space in this deluxe kitchen, the large kitchen island is the perfect gathering space when you entertain and the party can overflow the upgraded sunroom area, or for those quiet weekends, the sunroom makes the perfect reading spot. With the lake front master bedroom downstairs, you have everything you need on one level. The walk in closet is very spacious and the master bathroom has a large soaking tub to relax in. Double vanities keeps everybody happy with their own space. The second floor opens to a large flex space, that can be used as a movie room, playroom or whatever suits your lifestyle. The current owner uses one of the bedrooms as his own lake front office, inspiration comes easy with views like that. For a break from work, he steps out onto the lake front balcony and enjoys the breezes coming off the lake, directly from the bedroom. There is an abundance of windows providing natural light and views of the lake throughout the day. The home is extremely energy efficient, it is HERs rated, is a natural gas home, 13 seer HVAC, tankless water heater, radiant barrier roof sheathing, grade 1 insulation, low E-3 windows which all combine to ensure low monthly bills. Even more good news is that no flood insurance is required on this home. The detached two car garage and extra parking spots are in the back of house keep lake view unobstructed and offer plenty of parking for guests. There is no shortage of closet space in the home, but the garage can also be used for additional storage Whitney Lakes is an outdoor lovers paradise. Stay fit with a walk or jog around the lakefront path. Relax on the community dock, or get to know your new neighbors around the community fire-pit. For the more adventurous among you, walk to neighboring Trophy Lakes and try your hand at water skiing, wake boarding or disc golf. Whitney Lakes is a very friendly, social neighborhood. Seasonal family friendly events (Easter, 4th of July, Fall Festival) are a great way to meet neighbors and make friends. Whitney Lakes is only 15 minutes to downtown Charleston, 20 minutes to the world class Beachwalker public beach on exclusive Kiawah Island. Even closer are the movies at the Terrace Theater & the Municipal golf course on James Island. Enjoy local Johns Island dining options including Fat Hen, Wild Olive, Tattooed Moose, Seanachai Irish Club. For those who like to cook, you can get fresh local produce from the Johns Island Farmers Market.
Charleston Trident MLS #1307796
Aug 29, 2013
Sold
$273,303
$122/sq ft
Mar 25, 2013
Listed
$260,000
$116/sq ft
For comparable purposes only. This home was listed and sold simultaneously. Edgefield B elevation with sunroom and 2 car garage
Public Records
May 10, 2013
Sold
$176,000
$79/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #1225380
Dec 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2012
Listed
$235,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+64.3%)
$120,000 + $443,000
$563,000
2022
$1,783 (−4.6%)
$86,700 + $272,400
$359,100
2021
$1,869 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,937 (+8.7%)
$86,700 + $272,400
$359,100
2018
$1,781 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,752 (+24.3%)
2016
$1,409 (+231.5%)
2013
$425
Tax history for 2953 Waterleaf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+64.3%)
$120,000 + $443,000
$563,000
2022
$1,783 (−4.6%)
$86,700 + $272,400
$359,100
2021
$1,869 (−3.5%)
2020
$1,937 (+8.7%)
$86,700 + $272,400
$359,100
2018
$1,781 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,752 (+24.3%)
2016
$1,409 (+231.5%)
2013
$425
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,791
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,236
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
3120000696
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$600 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2023.
DR-6
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
May 1, 2023 • Final
Permit - roofing, residential alteration/repair
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Detached
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry, Sun