1896 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC 29412 (MLS# 26022824)

1896 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC 29412

$3,240,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4,156 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,700 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,240,000 List Date: 8/17/2026 Last Modified: 8/23/2026

Overview

Description

Where Every Sunset Becomes a Celebration of the Lowcountry There are homes that offer beautiful views, and then there are homes that become part of the landscape itself. Nestled beneath a canopy of majestic oaks on historic Bowens Island, this extraordinary custom waterfront residence overlooks miles of protected tidal marsh, where winding creeks, native wildlife, and endless western skies create one of the most breathtaking settings in the Charleston area. As the sun slips below the horizon each evening, the marsh glows with extraordinary shades of gold and crimson--a spectacle reserved for only a fortunate few. Thoughtfully designed to celebrate its remarkable surroundings, this custom-built home offers approximately 4,100 square feet of refined living space . Priced below appraisal

Listing Details MLS# 26022824

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 3310000025
Street #: 1896
Street Name: Bowens Island
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29412
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 33 - City of Folly Beach
Subdivision: Bowen Island
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Folly Road to Bowens Island Road,. Home is the 6th house on the right.
Legal Description: Lot 4

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-08-11
Start Showing Date: 2026-08-17
Total List Price/SqFt: 779.59

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 3
Primary Structure Half Baths: Yes
Primary Structure Beds: 4
Total Baths - Full: 3
Total Baths - Half: Yes
Total Beds: 4
Baths - Total: 3.5
Ground Level: Yes
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4156
Total Apx SqFt: 4156
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 2010
Acreage: 0.59
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No
HOA $: 0

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 14677
Regime Fee: No
Regime Fee Freq: Annually
Regime Fee $: 0

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Appraisal: Yes

More Information

Roof

Architectural: Yes

Lot Description

Flood and Wetlands: Yes
Marshfront: Yes
Marshview: Yes
Tidal Creek: Yes
Waterfront - Shallow: Yes
Wetlands: Yes

Misc Exterior

Dock - Existing: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Porch - Full Front: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes

Exterior

Cement Plank: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Attic Features

Access: Yes
Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
Storage Only: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes
Elv. Construction: Yes

Garage/Parking

3 Car Garage: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Double Oven: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Sep. Ice Maker: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Other: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Breakfast Room: Yes
Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living/Dining Combo: Yes
Loft: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Sun: Yes

Amenities

Boat Dock: Yes
Cable TV: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Downstairs: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments - All: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

One: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Connection: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: Yes

Special

Flood Insurance: Yes
Right of First Refusal: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Water: Yes
Septic: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Green Features

Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Appraisal SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: Flood and Wetlands; Marshfront; Marshview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Shallow; Wetlands Misc Exterior: Dock - Existing; Lawn Irrigation; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Screened Roof: Architectural Exterior: Cement Plank Attic Features: Access; Pull-Down Stairs; Storage Only Foundation: Crawl Space; Elv. Construction Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Breakfast Room; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Loft; Pantry; Sun Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Heat Pump; Other Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Flood Insurance; Right of First Refusal Amenities: Boat Dock; Cable TV Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No Green Features: Tankless Water Heater

Listing Office: Nicklaus Vance

Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026

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