ocated in the highly desirable Lawton Bluff subdivision on James Isla 850 Montgomery is just one stoplight from Downtown Charleston and only minutes to Folly Beach. Situated on an oversized and beautifully landscaped .36-acre lot, the property's true centerpiece is its incredible backyard retreat featuring a pool with a new salt cell system that serves as the home's ultimate wow factor. Surrounded by mature landscaping and lush gardens, the outdoor setting feels private, peaceful, and designed for entertaining.The expansive yard is filled with mature and carefully curated landscaping, including Japanese Cherry trees, Japanese Maples, towering cedars, hollies, butterfly bushes, nandinas, palm trees, and a magnificent Live Oak anchoring the front yard. A jasmine-covered arbor adds cha to the garden setting. The oversized homesite offers exceptional privacy along with ample room for outdoor gatherings, gardening, recreation, and enjoying the Lowcountry lifestyle. The tucked away workshop also has power with its own electric sub panel Inside, the home is filled with natural light. The spacious great room serves as the centerpiece of the interior, featuring soaring ceilings, additional upper windows, and multiple skylights that create a bright, open, and airy feel throughout. The flexible floor plan includes multiple living spaces with a separate family room, dedicated dining area, and a covered rear deck ideal for relaxing. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main gathering areas, making the home ideal for both everyday living and hosting guests. In 2025, the primary suite was thoughtfully updated with a renovated bathroom and custom cabinetry, adding a fresh touch to the home's private retreat. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while a separate laundry room adds convenience and additional storage. Significant recent improvements include a completely replaced heat pump and air handler in 2022, a new architectural roof installed in 2021, and a new 200-amp electrical panel with updated main service line and GFCI outlets. Lawton Bluff is one of James Island's most established and sought-after neighborhoods, known for its mature trees, larger homesites, and unbeatable location close to Downtown Charleston, MUSC, shopping, dining, and waterfront recreation. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully landscaped property with exceptional outdoor living in one of Charleston's most convenient locations.
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$675,000
850 Montgomery Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
3beds
1,900sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.34 Acres Lot
$651,700 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 3,500 |
- 255 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Tift Properties
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26015371
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Game Room, Living/Dining Combo, Bonus, Family, Foyer, Game
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 4260700056
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lawton Bluff
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $458,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,142
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$651,700
$619,000 - $684,000
$4,161/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+47.4%$355/sqft |
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| 10/7/2020 | Sold | $458,000+2.9%$241/sqft |
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| 8/30/2020 | Pending sale | $445,000$234/sqft |
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| 8/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $445,000+189%$234/sqft |
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| 7/20/2000 | Sold | $154,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,142 +5.9% | $18,320 |
| 2023 | $2,023 +3.3% | $18,320 |
| 2022 | $1,958 -6.8% | $18,320 |
| 2021 | $2,100 +88% | $18,320 +103.8% |
| 2020 | $1,117 | $8,990 +19.1% |
| 2019 | $1,117 | $7,550 -20.9% |
| 2017 | $1,117 -13.6% | $9,550 |
| 2016 | $1,293 +4.2% | $9,550 |
| 2015 | $1,240 -3.5% | $9,550 |
| 2014 | $1,285 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,285 +20.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,063 -2.3% | $7,800 |
| 2009 | $1,088 +11.8% | $7,800 |
| 2008 | $973 -25.1% | $7,800 |
| 2006 | $1,299 -0.9% | $7,800 |
| 2005 | $1,311 +41.1% | $7,800 +58.5% |
| 2004 | $929 +1% | $4,920 |
| 2003 | $919 +3.4% | $4,920 |
| 2002 | $889 +81% | $4,920 +108.5% |
| 2000 | $491 | $2,360 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29412
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Harbor View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Camp Road MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10James Island Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29412
- 850 Montgomery Rd







