855 Emily Dr Charleston, SC 29407
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,146 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,146 sqft
Price per Sqft $567
Subdivision Magnolia
MLS Listing ID 26023082
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1960
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Acres 0.3
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
The home itself has been lovingly improved with the same thoughtful approach. The landscape has been transformed with fresh sod, bamboo, podocarpus, viburnum, and other carefully selected plantings, while selective tree removal has opened the property to more light and usability. The driveway was expanded in 2025, with additional gravel parking and a dedicated boat pad--an especially welcome feature for those who take full advantage of Charleston's waterways. New fencing, gutters, French drains, and a moisture barrier add further function to the exterior.
Behind the scenes, the home's major systems have received meaningful attention as well. An updated HVAC system, tankless water heater, electrical panel, whole-house surge protection, and updated ductwork (all in 2023) provide modern infrastructure, while substantial attic insulation adds comfort and efficiency. The main drain line has been repaired and the plumbing brought up to code, reflecting the care taken to improve not just what you see, but what makes the house work.
Inside, thoughtful details make daily life easier. Custom closets provide exceptional organization, a custom built-in adds character and function to one of the secondary bedrooms, and a finished, insulated tackle room offers a dedicated space for gear, hobbies, or whatever pursuit needs its own room. Built-in garage cabinetry provides even more storage and is negotiable to convey, and a new Anderson front window brings beautiful natural light into the home.
But perhaps the greatest feature is what happens beyond the front door. This is a home that invites you to use Charleston the way locals do--take the golf cart to dinner, wander through Avondale, spend an afternoon along the Greenway, keep the boat close at hand, or make your way downtown for an evening on the peninsula. Everything feels close, without sacrificing the comfort of an established residential neighborhood.
With its timeless brick exterior, single-level floor plan, extensive improvements, and enviable West Ashley location, 855 Emily Drive offers something increasingly difficult to find: a home designed not simply for living in Charleston, but for living Charleston. Thoughtfully cared for and ready for its next chapter, this is Lowcountry living with a wonderfully effortless sense of place.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 11 - West Of The Ashley Inside I-526
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Lower
Master Bedroom Lower Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Family
Heating Central, Electric
Flooring Stone, Wood
Window Features Window Treatments
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Parking Features 1 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Privacy, Wood
Community Features Trash
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Roof Type Architectural
Porch Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Total Parking Spaces 1
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre, High, Level
Story 1
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Ranch
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Brick
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools St. Andrews
Middle Schools C E Williams
High Schools West Ashley
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Nearby School & Business