1543 Terns Nest Road, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 26019333)

1543 Terns Nest Road, Charleston, SC 29412

New Listing

$1,350,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 9/14/2026 Last Modified: 9/14/2026

Overview

Description

Rare deepwater opportunity in the heart of James Island! Perfectly positioned on true deep water, 1543 Terns Nest Road offers the coastal Charleston lifestyle so many buyers seek but few properties can deliver. With previous dock access already part of the property's history, this is a unique chance to create your own waterfront retreat with direct access to the creeks, rivers, and waterways that make the Lowcountry so special. This elevated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home combines modern comfort with a low-maintenance coastal design. The bright, open floor plan features hardwood floors, a contemporary kitchen, and inviting living spaces that flow effortlessly to the private outdoor deck--an ideal place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting.

Supplements: Tucked away on quiet Terns Nest Road, the property feels like a private escape while offering one of the most convenient locations in Charleston. Perfectly situated between historic downtown Charleston and Folly Beach, you can spend the morning on the water, the afternoon at the beach, and the evening enjoying world-class dining downtown--all withi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26019333

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 3310700199
Street #: 1543
Street Name: Terns Nest
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 31 - James Island PSD
Subdivision: Riverfront
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Take James Island Expressway, make a left onto Folly Road. Continue on Folly Road for about 5 miles, then take a left onto Terns Nest Road. House is at end of cul de sac.

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-07-07
Total List Price/SqFt: 964.29

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 2
Primary Structure Beds: 2
Total Baths - Full: 2
Total Beds: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1400
Total Apx SqFt: 1400
Year Built: 1988
Acreage: 0.23
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
HOA Fee: No

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Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Villa Lot Description: Waterfront - Deep Misc Exterior: Porch - Rear Roof: Architectural Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Elv. Construction New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Living/Dining Combo Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; James IS PSD Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No

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Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate

Last Updated: September - 14 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 843-779-8660

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