This charming cedar shake cottage is nestled under a canopy of trees centrally located within the neighborhood and just steps to Westlake and the amphitheater. Inside the open floorplan features vaulted ceilings in the family room with painted shiplap paneling from floor to ceiling, beautiful heart pine floors, a spacious kitchen with a large center island, granite countertops and stainless appliances. The first floor master suite features French doors to a screened porch, a large walk-in closet, separate pedestal vanities, a shower and an oversized jetted tub. There is also a cozy office downstairs. Upstairs features two guest bedrooms with a shared bath and a large family room/office/playroom. The detached two car garage includes a large private guest suite with a mini kitchenette and French doors leading to a cozy balcony. Outdoors is a quaint courtyard offering a cozy spot for grilling out without the hassle of yard work. **Subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of I'On. Copy available in Listing Office or by email**
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
$833Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • William Means Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Carey Burnett• Carriage Properties LLC
THIS CHARMING CAPE COD STYLE CUSTOM BUILT HOME IS SITUATED ON THE CORNER OF HOPETOWN AND PORT ROYAL AND FEATURES GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS FROM THE FRONT PORCH. THE OPEN, AIRY FIRST FLOOR CONSISTS OF A HUGE GOURMET KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, ANTIQUED CUSTOM CABINETS, TONS OF STORAGE, ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES TO INCLUDE A JENN-AIR GAS STOVE AND CONVECTION OVEN,A DACOR CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN AND A COOK ISLAND THAT ALSO SERVES AS A BREAKFAST BAR. OFF THE KITCHEN IS A BUTLER'S PANTRY WITH AMPLE STORAGE AND A UTILITY SINK. THE FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE DOWNSTAIRS LIVING SPACES IS 6" WIDE HEART PINE FLOORS. THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES A VAULTED CEILING, WITH SHIPLAP EASTERN WHITE PINE PANELING FROM FLOOR TO CEILING. THE LIVING ROOM FLOWS INTO THE DINING ROOM WHICH IS ALSO OPEN TO THEKITCHEN AND FEATURES DOUBLE BEADED BACKER CHAIR RAIL. THERE IS CROWN MOLDING AS WELL. THE MASTER BEDROOM IS ON THE FIRST LEVEL AND HAS A DELUX BATH W/OVERSIZED KOHLER PORTRAIT SERIES JACUZZI TUB, HIS AND HERS PEDESTAL SINKS, SEPARATE ITALIAN TUMBLED STONE TILE SHOWER AND BEAD BOARD. THERE IS A HUGE WALK-IN CUSTOM CLOSET AND FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN FROM THE MASTER BEDROOM ONTO A SCREENED PORCH. RIGHT OFF THE MASTER IS THE PERFECT OFFICE SPACE OVERLOOKING THE SIDE YARD. UPSTAIRS HAS TWO LARGE BEDROOMS THAT SHARE A HALL BATH. BOTH BEDROOMS HAVE A SEPARATE ENTRY INTO HIDDEN STORAGE AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE FLOORS UNDER THE CARPET IN THESE BEDROOMS WERE ORIGINALLY PAINTED FLOORS WITH CHARMING SCENES AND THEMES, SHOULD YOU WANT TO REMOVE THE CARPET! ADJACENT TO THE BEDROOMS IS A LARGE PLAYROOM, DEN, FAMILY ROOM THAT ALSO HOUSES THE "LAUNDRY STATION". TWO CARRIER 12 SEER PURON DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE HVAC UNITS ARE SIZED TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE FINISHED AREA. TANKLESS WATER HEATER WITH UNLIMITED HOT WATER ALLOWS YOU TO NEVER WORRY ABOUT TAKING A COLD SHOWER AGAIN. ROOFING MATERIAL IS PRE-FINISHED 26 GAUGE 5-V CRIMP METAL WITH BITUTHANE UNDERLAYMENT. SIDING IS MAIBEC "KENNEBUNK" WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES, PRE-FINISHED WITH CABOTS BLEACHING OIL. PLUMBING AND LIGHT FIXTURES ARE TOP OF THE LINE. DOOR AND CABINET HARDWARE ARE OIL RUBBED BRONZE. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED YARD WITH IRRIGATION SYSTEM, CONCRETE PATIO AND THE OWNERS HAVE JUST COMPLETED A BRAND NEW 2 CAR GARAGE/CARRIAGE HOUSE SUITE,THAT INCLUDES A 4TH LARGE BEDROOM, SITTING AREA, FULL BATH, CLOSET AND TONS OF ATTIC STORAGE.
Charleston Trident MLS #2404085
May 28, 2004
Sold
$527,000
$203/sq ft
Feb 11, 2004
Listed
$539,000
$208/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2201640
Apr 2, 2002
Sold
$79,500
$31/sq ft
Feb 1, 2002
Listed
$79,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,355 (+22.6%)
$508,889 + $426,449
$935,338
2022
$2,737 (−9.3%)
$442,512 + $370,825
$813,337
2021
$3,019 (−3.4%)
2020
$3,125 (+16.1%)
2018
$2,691 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,651 (−71.6%)
2016
$9,344 (+26.0%)
2013
$7,413
Tax history for 78 Hopetown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,355 (+22.6%)
$508,889 + $426,449
$935,338
2022
$2,737 (−9.3%)
$442,512 + $370,825
$813,337
2021
$3,019 (−3.4%)
2020
$3,125 (+16.1%)
2018
$2,691 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,651 (−71.6%)
2016
$9,344 (+26.0%)
2013
$7,413
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,843 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,595
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
5350600532
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
The purpose of the PD, Planned Development, District is to: Achieve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan by allowing flexibility in development that will result in improved design, character, and quality of new mixed use developments that also preserve natural and scenic features of open spaces as a design component; Encourage flexibility in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; Improve the design, character, and quality of new development; Facilitate the provision of streets and utilities and Preserve the natural and scenic features of open areas.; The PD District provisions must exhibit innovative site planning for a mixture of residential and non-residential uses as reflected in the PD District map, which becomes the zoning district map for the property.