957 Travers Dr Charleston, SC 29412
James Island NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,101/month
Highlights
- Lake Front
- Pier or Dock
- Lake Privileges
- Harbor View Elementary School Rated A
- Above Ground Pool
- Deck
About This Home
Lakefront on James Island, under 4 miles from downtown. Yes, really.Some houses have a nice yard. This one has a front-row seat on Lake Frances: ospreys diving out of the trees to snatch their dinner, egrets and blue herons standing statue-still in the shallows waiting for theirs, and on sunny evenings, huge mullet leaping out of the water like they're putting on a show. You'll watch all of it from your own private dock, coffee in hand.The house is an elevated four-bedroom, three-bath in Lawton Bluff, the kind of established James Island neighborhood where houses rarely change hands. The lake is brackish, fed by Charleston Harbor, and the fishing is legitimately good. When the evening's right, drop a boat in with an electric motor and take a sunset cruise toward the harbor.Inside, a vaulted family room opens through sliding glass doors to the deck and the water beyond. The updated kitchen anchors the main floor with a five-burner gas range, deep farmhouse sink, butcher-block counters, and a real pantry. The primary suite is on the main level too, with its own deck access and a bath built for lingering: walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a clawfoot tub looking out over the yard. Two more bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, a catwalk overlooking the family room leads to a bonus room, a third full bath, and a fourth bedroom: teenager wing, guest quarters, or the home office with the best view in the house. Take your pick. Out back: the dock, a fire pit, and a patio with pergola made for long dinners. The lot runs 0.37 acres, generous and level, with room for a potential future garage.* Survey in hand for any buyer who wants to explore it. The Harbor View Elementary bus stops at the front door. The drive home follows the causeway, lake on one side, harbor on the other. Folly Beach is just over 8 miles away, and the grocery store (Harris Teeter) is just over a mile away. This is not one to miss. -One seller currently holds a South Carolina real estate license, and the other previously held one.
*Adding a garage has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Any modifications/additions shall be at the purchaser's sole expense and is subject to lot suitability, permitting requirements, HOA approval, local regulations, and approval by all applicable governmental and regulatory authorities.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,927
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
- Lake Front
HOA Fees
- $4 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Cement Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,434 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Lake Views
- Crawl Space
- Washer Hookup
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Farmhouse Sink
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Freestanding Bathtub
Outdoor Features
- Above Ground Pool
- Lake Privileges
- Deck
Schools
- Harbor View Elementary School
- Camp Road Middle School
- James Island Charter High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Septic Tank
Community Details
Overview
- Lawton Bluff Subdivision
Recreation
- Pier or Dock
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 | $1,927 | $13,280 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,607 | $13,280 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,460 | $13,280 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,563 | $13,280 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,580 | $13,280 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,442 | $11,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,531 | $11,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,468 | $11,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,525 | $11,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,091 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $245,000 | -- | |
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | $289,700 | -- | |
| Deed Of Distribution | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $170,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $73,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $240,315 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $232,750 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $289,700 | Unknown |
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 26020178
APN: 426-08-00-001
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