NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Cecilia Cove Dr Charleston, SC 29412

James Island Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $649,053 - $707,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2015

Last sale price $300,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 126% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,825/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stiles Point Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of November 2015

NEW PRICE! This is an amazing opportunity for James Island! Lovely bright lowcountry home on a quiet tree lined street. This home has an open floor plan that captures and fills this cottage-feel home with natural light. This low maintenance 1 story home in Lawton Harbor is only minutes to downtown Charleston and MUSC. Also, featuring a spacious great room and den with cathedral ceilings that share a dual-sided gas fireplace. The Master BR has vaulted ceilings and a separate office/study area. Dual sink vanities in both bathrooms with a garden tub in the master bath. Home is wired for sound with surround speakers in the great room and bedroom features a 3D Projector that will convey. Hardwood floors and berber carpet throughout, vinyl in bathrooms. All in a terrific neighborhood- plenty of routes to jog, and within walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants, school and rec center!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Bickel

BIG Realty, LLC License #82570 Listed on: 07/11/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,354

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Garden Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Stiles Point Elementary School
  • Ft. Johnson Middle School
  • James Island Charter High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Lawton Harbor Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,354

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Lawton Harbor
  • Directions: From The James Island Connector: Take A Right Onto Harbor View, Go 2 Miles And Take A Right Onto Affirmation. Take A Right At The First Stop Sign Onto Lawton Harbor, Then An Immediate Right At The Round About
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, One
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Garden Tub/Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Great, Office, Separate Dining
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows/Doors, Window Treatments - Some
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Lower

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural
  • Fencing: Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stiles Point
  • High School: James Island Charter
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ft. Johnson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 4281600085
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1354.12

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2015
Closed on
Oct 27, 2015
Sold by
Cheng Ron Ron and Mcclain Lauren
Bought by
Hess Benjamin A and Hess Stephanie S
Seller's Agent
Eric Bickel
BIG Realty, LLC
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Current Estimated Value
$677,013

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$377,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2011
Sold by
Martin Stephen C and Martin Eden K
Bought by
Cheng Ron Ron and Mcclain Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2002
Sold by
Chelsea Partners
Bought by
Morabito Michael Z and Morabito Leigh Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2002
Sold by
Lawton Bluff Company
Bought by
Chelsea Partners
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hess Benjamin A $300,000 --
Cheng Ron Ron $265,000 --
Morabito Michael Z $220,743 --
Chelsea Partners $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hess Benjamin A $224,500
Closed Hess Stephanie S $72,800
Closed Hess Benjamin A $240,000
Previous Owner Cheng Ron Ron $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Sold $300,000 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
10/17/2015 10/17/15 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Sale $300,000 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,886 $14,070 $0 $0
2023 $1,886 $14,070 $0 $0
2022 $1,747 $14,070 $0 $0
2021 $1,832 $14,070 $0 $0
2020 $1,899 $14,070 $0 $0
2019 $1,739 $12,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,679 $12,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,610 $12,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,465 $11,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,354 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Eric Bickel

    BIG Realty, LLC

    (843) 633-1744

    6 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Eric Bickel
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  • Michele Costanzo

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Michele Costanzo

    EXP Realty LLC

    (843) 412-1973

    7 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Michele Costanzo
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Map

Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 15018328

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 428-16-00-085

South Carolina Charleston County Charleston 29412 James Island

551 Cecilia Cove Dr, Charleston, SC

This home is located at 551 Cecilia Cove Dr, Charleston, SC 29412 since 11 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $677,013, approximately $347 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 551 Cecilia Cove Dr is a home located in Charleston County with nearby schools including Stiles Point Elementary School, Camp Road Middle, and James Island Charter High School.

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