1816 Battery Island Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 25032383)

1816 Battery Island Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

$425,000

A unique opportunity in rural James Island but so close to everything!

The front of this home faces the marsh - you actually own the land across the street butting up to marsh. Make a seating area here!

You could literally ride your bike to the beach! Folly is in the background of this pic!

A straight shot to Folly. Ride your bike there or to Bowen's Island restaurant, Crosby's Seafood or even to the grocery store!

Minutes to Folly and 15 minutes to Downtown Charleston.

3 mile drive to Folly! Ride your bike there & beat the traffic!

Located at the back of the property. You could keep this house and live a simple life without a new build. Also listed as a lot with this house on it. No new build needed.

This cozy home is 729 sq/ft & is considered an ADU. Property is zoned to build a 2700 sq/ft main house in front of this one.

Sitting on .40 acres you can build your larger home out front or live in this cozy home. Fence is front is NOT lot line.

Mutliple windows & wood look tile floor. Replace the front door with a full view glass door.

This room would be amazing with a large window front door! Brings the outside in and allows for a ton of light.

Kitchen with washer/dryer hookup and door leading outside.

Two windows and a ceiling fan. The whole house has wood look tile floors.

The room also has 2 windows and a ceiling fan.

Live in this while building a bigger house. Rent this after building your own home. So many options!

This is the site where the new build could go. Or remove the current fence and have a huge fenced front yard.

Current driveway to right of mailbox, old driveway to the right of white post. Could be a curved driveway.

This is Hunter Quinn but you could use ANY BUILDER you want. Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary.

Photos are used for representational purposes only. Actual finishes/prices will vary.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 729 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Active

Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 12/13/2025 Last Modified: 5/06/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity in rural James Island to own a coastal cottage WITH the flexibility to build a larger primary residence in front of it. Or don't & just live in it! Just 3 miles from Folly Beach; bike there in the summer, it's faster than by car! Keep your boat right here (no HOA) tucked in the back of this .40-acre lot which is across from the MARSH. Such a peaceful area that takes you back in time you'll see wild turkeys, coastal birds, & deer, this existing tiny home (classified as an ADU) offers immediate use as a primary residence, guest cottage, or income-producing rental. The current home features wood-look tile flooring, updated windows, a tankless water heater, mini-split HVAC, & a roof*. The front porch/deck was replaced November 2025. SO MUCH flexibilty with this property--

Supplements: The town has verified a home can be built in front of this existing cottage. Steady ocean breezes and salty air in a location that feels relaxed yet incredibly convenient to the James Island Library, elementary school, grocerty stores, shopping, dining, and downtown Charleston. If you choose to tear down, add on or build a primary residence in fr ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25032383

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 3340500031
Street #: 1816
Street Name: Battery Island
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 35 - Charleston (Jas Is)
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Folly Road towards Folly, to Right on Battery Island Drive
Legal Description: LT 3

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-12-13
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 582.99

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths - Full: Yes
Baths - Total: Yes
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 729
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1950
Acreage: 0.4
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
HOA Fee: No

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 1251

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

More Information

Roof

Architectural: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes
Marshfront: Yes
Marshview: Yes

SF Detached Style

Cottage: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

1 Story: Yes
2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Heat

See Remarks: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Special

Flood Insurance: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
James IS PSD: Yes

Green Features

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Cottage; Ranch Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Marshfront; Marshview Roof: Architectural Foundation: Slab New Owned: Pre-Owned Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs Heat: See Remarks Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; James IS PSD Special: Flood Insurance Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Listing Office: The Boulevard Company

Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026

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