1715 Houghton Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 26023469)

1715 Houghton Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

New Listing

$549,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,253 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,553 Status: Active

Current Price: $549,000 List Date: 8/19/2026 Last Modified: 8/20/2026

Overview

Description

Located at 1715 Houghton Drive is a beautifully maintained, single-story mid-century cottage in the Laurel Park subdivision that perfectly blends classic character with modern updates. Situated on a massive, HOA-free 0.38-acre lot, the move-in ready residence features over 1,250 square feet of inviting living space with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a versatile office space that easily serves as a third bedroom or creative studio.

Supplements: Recent major capital improvements provide ultimate peace of mind, highlighted by a brand-new roof installed in 2023 and a new HVAC system added in 2024. The exterior is an entertainer's dream, centered around a gigantic backyard that is perfect for pets, play, and summer gatherings. Outdoor living is elevated by a large, covered deck, and a wood ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26023469

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4240900085
Street #: 1715
Street Name: Houghton
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 21 - James Island
Tax District: 32 - Town of James Island
Subdivision: Laurel Park
Elementary School: Harbor View
Middle School: Murray Lasaine
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: From downtown, take James Island Connector to Folly Road. Take Right onto Folly Road. Houghton is second left after passing through the Folly Rd./Harborview Road intersection.
Legal Description: Lot 14 Blk 2

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-08-18
Start Showing Date: 2026-08-19
Total List Price/SqFt: 438.14

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 2
Primary Structure Beds: 3
Total Baths - Full: 2
Total Beds: 3
Baths - Total: 2
Ground Level: Yes
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1253
Total Apx SqFt: 1253
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1946
Acreage: 0.38
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No
Primary Structure Half Baths: 0
HOA $: 0

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 1992
Regime Fee: No
Regime Fee $: 0

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

More Information

Roof

Architectural: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes
Inside: Yes
Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Misc Exterior

Deck: Yes
Fence - Partial: Yes
Patio - Covered: Yes
Porch - Full Front: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Shed: Yes

Exterior

Brick - Veneer: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Ranch: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

1 Car Carport: Yes
Attached: Yes
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Rooms

Laundry: Yes
Living/Dining Combo: Yes

Amenities

Cable TV: Yes
Trash: Yes

Assumable

Yes, Qualify Req'd: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Special

Flood Insurance: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Ranch Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Inside; Level; Wooded Misc Exterior: Deck; Fence - Partial; Patio - Covered; Porch - Full Front; Rain Gutters; Shed Roof: Architectural Exterior: Brick - Veneer; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Laundry; Living/Dining Combo Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs Cooling: Central Air; Electric Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Central; Electric; Forced Air Possession: At Closing Special: Flood Insurance Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: Yes, Qualify Req'd

Listing Office: AgentOwned Realty Co. Premier Group, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 20 - 2026

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