Welcome to 1138 Cottage Road, a true James Island gem offering 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in a prime location just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. This charming home captures the essence of Lowcountry living--where comfort, character, and natural beauty come together. You can easily see dolphins from your front porch every morning while sipping your coffee.Step inside to discover a bright and inviting layout with spacious living areas, stylish finishes, and plenty of natural light throughout. The updated kitchen features modern appliances and ample storage, while the finished garage offers extra space for storage, a workshop, or a creative studio. Outdoor living shines here with raised garden beds, a screened porch, and a large backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Active
Price cut: $26K (11/22)
$799,000
1138 Cottage Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
4beds
1,659sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.48 Acres Lot
$785,100 Zestimate®
$482/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stylish finishesModern appliancesUpdated kitchenRaised garden bedsScreened porchBright and inviting layoutLarge backyard
- 49 days |
- 1,791 |
- 86 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Palmetto
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25029277
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Bonus, Separate Dining
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,659
- Total interior livable area: 1,659 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Wood
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4280100080
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy, James IS PSD
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trash
- Subdivision: Lebby
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $482/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,000
- Annual tax amount: $944
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$785,100
$746,000 - $824,000
$2,987/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$482/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $825,000-1.8%$497/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $839,900+30.2%$506/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Sold | $645,000-0.5%$389/sqft |
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| 6/30/2024 | Contingent | $648,000$391/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $944 +5.1% | $7,030 |
| 2023 | $898 +6.7% | $7,030 |
| 2022 | $842 -6.1% | $7,030 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,287/mo
Principal & interest
$3761
Home insurance
$280
Property taxes
$246
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29412
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Harbor View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10Camp Road MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10James Island Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harbor View
- Middle: Camp Road
- High: James Island Charter
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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