946 Melrose Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 (MLS# 26015033)

946 Melrose Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

New Listing

$700,000

French doors leading into the dining room

Spacious formal dining room with arched built-in

Living room with an abundance of character - fireplace, beams, and built-ins!

Eat-in kitchen with bay window and views into the private backyard

Spacious FROG which could be used as a 4th bedroom or so much more!

FROG - virtually staged as gym/yoga studio

Large downstairs bonus space with private entrance and en-suite bathroom.

Bonus Room virtually staged as in-law su

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 2,900 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Active

Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 5/24/2026 Last Modified: 5/24/2026

Overview

Description

If houses had personalities, this one would be the warm, generous host who always says, ''Stay a little longer.'' Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from everything you need, this beautifully built home offers the kind of craftsmanship, character, and square footage that is increasingly hard to find. Solidly constructed and thoughtfully designed, it combines timeless quality with spaces that adapt to whatever season of life you're in. The welcome begins at the front door, where classic Charleston brick flooring sets the tone for a home rich in charm and substance. In the living room, a stunning fireplace flanked by expansive built-in bookshelves creates the perfect backdrop for everything from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home.

Supplements: Just beyond, the screened porch invites you to sip coffee, host friends, or simply enjoy the breeze. The kitchen is both functional and inviting, featuring real wood cabinetry, a peninsula with seating, and a beautiful bay window that fills the breakfast area with natural light. The first floor also includes a formal dining room, laundry room, and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26015033

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 3091400085
Street #: 946
Street Name: Melrose
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29414
Area: 12 - West of the Ashley Outside I-526
Tax District: 34 - Charleston (Jas Is)
Subdivision: Melrose
Elementary School: Oakland
Middle School: C E Williams
High School: West Ashley
Directions: From US-17S turn right onto Melrose Dr. House is on the right
Legal Description: LT 6 BLK X

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-23
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 241.38

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 3.5
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2900
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1977
Acreage: 0.29
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Vacant
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 1568

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingle: Yes

More Information

Misc Exterior

Porch - Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Full Front: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes
Shed: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Exterior

Brick - Veneer: Yes

SF Detached Style

Traditional: Yes

Attic Features

Walk-In Attic: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Carport: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

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

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes

Rooms

Breakfast Room: Yes
Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Frog Attached: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Beamed: Yes
Converted Garage: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Luxury Vinyl Plank: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

One: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Traditional Misc Exterior: Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Screened; Shed; Workshop Roof: Asphalt Shingle Exterior: Brick - Veneer Attic Features: Walk-In Attic Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Converted Garage; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Breakfast Room; Eat-In-Kitchen; Foyer; Frog Attached; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Carpet; Luxury Vinyl Plank; Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No

Listing Office: Jacobsen Realty

Last Updated: May - 24 - 2026

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