1550 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

$659,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 1,525 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active
Current Price: $659,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 5/17/2026

Overview

Description

Renovated craftsman nestled beneath a beautiful canopy of live oaks on one of James Island's most promising stretches. This charming home blends character with modern updates, offering versatility that's hard to find at this price point. Here's where things get interesting. The back of the home features a private bedroom & full bath alongside a a flexible office space, complete with its own separate entrance. Need a live/work scenario? A creative studio or a comfortable suite for extended family? This layout adapts to your lifestyle with ease. Upfront, a sunny living room sits just off the updated kitchen which boasts a gas cooktop, double wall ovens, butcher block counters, generous storage & a dedicated coffee station that might just become your favorite morning ritual. Two

Supplements: bedrooms share a tastefully updated hall bath off the main living area, while a convenient powder room & laundry area sit just off the kitchen. Outside, you'll find abundant parking & the peace of mind that comes with a whole house generator. Positioned perfectly between the vibrant energy of downtown Charleston and the laid-back shores of Folly Be ...

Listing Details MLS# 26011683

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4270900053
Street #
1550
Street Name
Folly
Street Suffix
Road
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29412
Area
21 - James Island
Tax District
35 - Charleston (Jas Is)
Subdivision
City of Charleston
Elementary School
James Island
Middle School
Camp Road
High School
James Island Charter
Directions
Folly Rd towards Folly Beach. House is on the left just past Signal Point Rd.
Legal Description
FOLLY RD

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-04-23
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
432.13

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2.5
Stories
Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
1525
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1940
Acreage
0.21
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
HOA Fee
No

Backup Generator Details

Location
right side of house

Tax/Fees

Taxes
1329

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

More Information

Roof

Architectural
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Level
Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence - Private
Yes
Fence - Wood
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes

Exterior

Cement Plank
Yes

SF Detached Style

Cottage
Yes
Craftsman
Yes

Attic Features

Access
Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite
Yes
Office
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Downstairs
Yes

Proposed Financing

Any
Yes
Cash
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Window Treatments - Some
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Laminate Hardwood
Yes
Wood
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Water
Yes
Septic
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Green Features

Backup Generator
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Cottage; Craftsman Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Fence - Wood; Porch - Front Porch Roof: Architectural Exterior: Cement Plank Attic Features: Access Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office Primary Bedroom: Downstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Laminate Hardwood; Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any; Cash Assumable: No Green Features: Backup Generator; Tankless Water Heater
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Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
Last Updated: May - 17 - 2026
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