Options abound with this incredible opportunity to purchase 1 FULL ACRE that is CENTRALLY LOCATED within Mt. Pleasant. NOT in a flood zone! Subdivide and create two lots with good building pads (proposed survey and floor plans available and in photos). Renovate or tear down to create a unique property on a rare acre lot with this location. OR - work with the Town of Mt. Pleasant regarding the potential to re-zone the property. Located near shopping, restaurants, Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms, Towne Centre, I-526, HWY 17, as well as Coleman Blvd, the Ravenel Bridge and downtown Charleston. Even walk or bike to some! Melvin Bennett is a short dead-end road with no through traffic and no HOA. A couple of large trees have been removed to open the building pad.Structure/home sold strictly "as-is." Utilities at the street. No soil tests performed. Seller has prospective building plans for new construction. Location, location location and a few potential options!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$447Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Carolina One Real Estate
Contact: 843-779-8660
Bought with Brenda Piaskowski• The Boulevard Company
Est. $3,974 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1228 Melvin Bennett Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #25010980
Jun 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 11, 2025
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$508/sq ft
Jun 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,400,000
$569/sq ft
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$1,500,000
$610/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #25010981
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
$1,100,000
$447/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 11, 2025
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$508/sq ft
Jun 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,400,000
$569/sq ft
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$1,500,000
$610/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #18027319
May 8, 2019
Sold
$413,250
$168/sq ft
Mar 25, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 20, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 12, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2019
Price Changed
$415,000
$169/sq ft
Mar 5, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2019
Contingent
—
Dec 13, 2018
Price Changed
$439,000
$179/sq ft
Oct 31, 2018
Price Changed
$450,000
$183/sq ft
Oct 5, 2018
Listed
$475,000
$193/sq ft
+22
** AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 1.03 ACRES IN HEART OF MOUNT PLEASANT ** RENOVATE, BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME, SUBDIVIDE AND BUILD ON MULTIPLE LOTS, DEVELOP ... THE CHOICE IS YOURS ** 1.03 Acre property ideally situated between Chuck Dawley (526) and Bowman Rd. Locals know this location is perhaps the MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION IN MOUNT PLEASANT! Easy access to all Mt. Pleasant has to offer, 10 minutes to Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island and Downtown Charleston. Multiple New Construction Projects happening within 1 mile of this location including spec homes being built 2 doors down. Home sold in as-is, where-is condition with no repairs made by Seller. Buyer responsible for all due diligence. Rear property line is behind fence near shed. Survey and blueprints available upon request.
Public Records
Sep 22, 2005
Sold
$137,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 18, 1994
Sold
$110,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,789 (+9.0%)
$255,550 + $256,200
$511,750
2022
$6,228
$175,000 + $270,000
$445,000
2021
$6,223 (+1.2%)
2020
$6,149 (+529.7%)
$175,000 + $270,000
$445,000
2018
$977 (+1.3%)
2017
$964 (+4.6%)
2016
$921 (+26.0%)
2013
$731
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,959
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
5600200020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R1
Residential-1 District
The purposes of the R-1 Residential Districts is to provide for residential neighborhoods with small and medium lot sizes and to encourage the formation and continuation of a stable, healthy residential environment.; The regulations that apply within these districts are designed to: Discourage unwarranted and blighting encroachments by limiting commercial uses and prohibiting industrial uses; Disallow any other use that would subsequently interfere with the development or continuation of residential uses and Discourage any use that would generate traffic on minor streets other than that required to serve residences on these streets.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Exterior
Property Type
Residential
Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: 1 - 2 Acres, Interior Lot, Level
Property Information
Other Structures: No
Property Type: Residential
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6789
Tax District: 21 - Town of Mt. Pleasant
Tax Legal Description: LOT 10-A-1A
Tax Map Number: 5600200020
Utilities
Utility Information
Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mamie Whitesides
Middle Or Junior School: Moultrie
High School: Lucy Beckham
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Major: 42 - Mt Pleasant S of IOP Connector
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,959
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Charleston County
APN: 5600200020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026