NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 Carmel Dr Charleston, SC 29412

James Island Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $870,215 - $922,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,434 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2017

Last sale price $406,625 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,961/month

173 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Harbor View Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2017

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! & MOTIVATED SELLER! Incredible location!! Desirable Lawton Bluff, a Charleston Harbor-Front community that overlooks downtown & surrounds harbor-fed Lake Frances; great for fishing, kayaking, & nature loving! Neighborhood social events too!! 5Br home offers formal living room, formal dining room w/ large windows for natural light. Kitchen includes Vulcan 6-eye commercial grade gas stove, pizza cooker & broiler, corian countertops, bamboo floors, custom tiled backsplash, & bosch dishwasher. Additional large family room w/ wood burning fireplace, 2 car side entry garage, out door shower, hot tub w/ new cover, fire pit, large shed, & amazing lot**! Updated bathrooms, new carpet, fresh paint, new crown molding, newer windows & doors. Heating & air units 2012 & 2015** This amazing corner lot property has thriving fruit trees including: White Fig Tree, Brown Turkey Fig Tree, Olive Trees, Tangerine Tree, Banana Tree, Pear Tree, Pink Grapefruit Tree, Peach Tree, Pomegranate Tree, Persimmon Tree and Orange Tree. All are low maintenance and typically something is bearing fruit throughout the year. Plus a large magnolia tree and several crape myrtle tress. This lot is incredible!!

Flood insurance required - $1592/yr and is transferrable. Elevation certificate available. Termite bond also transferrable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Richardson

Kay Real Estate Group, LLC License #24338 Listed on: 04/14/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Desiree Maurer

Compass Carolinas, LLC License #80499

Compass Carolinas, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,434 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Popcorn or blown ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Pool

  • Spa

Schools

  • Harbor View Elementary School
  • Ft. Johnson Middle School
  • James Island Charter High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Lawton Bluff Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,091

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Lawton Bluff
  • Directions: Harbourview Road Towards Ft. Johnson. After 1st Light, Left On Gregg Drive, Left On Ft. Sumter, Right On Travers, Left On Cabot St, Right On Ft. Sumter To Carmel Drive.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, One, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling - Blown, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Pantry, Separate Dining
  • Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Charleston Water Service, James IS PSD, SCE & G
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harbor View
  • High School: James Island Charter
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ft. Johnson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20037.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 4260800050

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2017
Closed on
Nov 14, 2017
Sold by
Brokaw Christopher S
Bought by
Harmon John David and Wong Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Richardson
Kay Real Estate Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Desiree Maurer
Compass Carolinas, LLC
List Price
$406,625
Sold Price
$406,625
Current Estimated Value
$905,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$498,929
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.61%
Original Mortgage
$424,100
Outstanding Balance
$355,657
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$549,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2013
Sold by
Zecopoulos George
Bought by
Brokaw Christopher S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,422
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2005
Sold by
Zecopoulos Emerald
Bought by
Zecopoulos George
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
Harmon John David $406,625 None Available
Brokaw Christopher S $340,000 --
Zecopoulos George -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harmon John David $424,100
Previous Owner Brokaw Christopher S $329,422
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $406,625 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
10/18/2017 10/18/17 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2017 04/14/17 For Sale $406,625 -- $167 / 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 $2,091 $17,840 $0 $0
2023 $2,091 $17,840 $0 $0
2022 $1,910 $17,840 $0 $0
2021 $2,049 $17,840 $0 $0
2020 $2,072 $17,840 $0 $0
2019 $2,054 $17,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,778 $13,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,704 $13,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,773 $13,600 $0 $0
2014 $4,657 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Richardson

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jennifer Richardson

    Kay Real Estate Group, LLC

    (843) 416-1461

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Jennifer Richardson
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  • Desiree Maurer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Desiree Maurer

    Compass Carolinas, LLC

    (843) 327-9010

    10 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Desiree Maurer
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Map

Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 17010628

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 426-08-00-050

South Carolina Charleston County Charleston 29412 James Island

978 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC

This home is located at 978 Carmel Dr, Charleston, SC 29412 since 14 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $905,554, approximately $372 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 978 Carmel Dr is a home located in Charleston County with nearby schools including Harbor View Elementary School, Camp Road Middle, and Charleston Development Academy.

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