1599 Terns Nest Road, Charleston, SC 29412

$699,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,680 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active
Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 3/16/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Discover a rare opportunity on James Island where the horizon meets history. Tucked away on a quiet road with no HOA, 1599 Terns Nest Road offers a front-row seat to the Lowcountry's most stunning natural theater. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom manufactured home is elevated, sitting high above a massive storage garage and workshop space (the size of a 4 car garage)--perfect for storage, projects, or a massive hobbyist area. The true magic of this property lies just beyond the back door. Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the screened-in back porch or walking out onto your private dock, the scenery is unmatched: Sweep the horizon to see both the historic Morris Island Lighthouse and the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse.

Supplements: Enjoy the Lowcountry landscape with mature, moss-draped Grand Oaks that perfectly frame the expansive marsh vistas. Coastal living doesn't get much better as you enjoy direct access to the water for kayaking, fishing, or simply watching the tides change. This move-in ready, 1,680-square-foot layout provides a spacious, functional canvas. It's a dre ...

Listing Details MLS# 26005272

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
3310700042
Street #
1599
Street Name
Terns Nest
Street Suffix
Road
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29412
Area
22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District
32 - Town of James Island
Subdivision
Riverfront
Elementary School
James Island
Middle School
Camp Road
High School
James Island Charter
Directions
Take Folly Rd towards Folly Beach. Turn left at the light at Terns Nest Rd (where Harris Teeter is). House is down on your right, 1599.
Legal Description
Lot 7 Blk C Phase I

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-02-25
Start Showing Date
2026-03-04
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
416.07

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
3
Baths - Total
3
Ground Level
No
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
1680
Year Built
1990
Acreage
0.16
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
HOA Fee
No

Tax/Fees

Taxes
5966
Regime Fee
No

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingle
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre
Yes
Marshfront
Yes
Tidal Creek
Yes

Misc Exterior

Dock - Existing
Yes
Elevator Shaft
Yes
Fence - Partial
Yes
Fence - Wood
Yes
Porch - Rear
Yes
Porch - Screened
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Other
Yes

Attic Features

None
Yes

Foundation

Elv. Construction
Yes

Garage/Parking

4 Car Garage
Yes
Off-Street Parking
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes
Electric Single Oven
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Security System
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Heat

Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Formal Living
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes

Amenities

Boat Dock
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Garden Tub/Shower
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes
Exchange
Yes

Misc Interior

Elevator
Yes
Garden Tub/Shower
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Special

Flood Insurance
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes
James IS PSD
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Other Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Marshfront; Tidal Creek Misc Exterior: Dock - Existing; Elevator Shaft; Fence - Partial; Fence - Wood; Porch - Rear; Porch - Screened Roof: Asphalt Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Attic Features: None Foundation: Elv. Construction Misc Interior: Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower Cooling: Electric; Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Vinyl Heat: Electric; Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy; James IS PSD Special: Flood Insurance Amenities: Boat Dock Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; Exchange Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Maven Realty
Last Updated: May - 18 - 2026
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