Located in Exeter on Aiken's desirable Southside, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,300 square feet, a pool, bonus room, and a spacious 0.8-acre lot with the opportunity to bring new life to a property full of potential. Priced at $279,800, this home is ready for someone with vision to make it their own.
The traditional floor plan includes a formal living room, formal dining room, and a tiled family room with a brick fireplace that connects to the breakfast area and kitchen. Large windows throughout the home provide natural light, and the layout offers multiple living spaces for gathering, entertaining, or everyday life.
All bedrooms are located upstairs, including a spacious primary suite with double vanities and a walk-in shower. A large bonus room adds flexibility for a home office, media room, playroom, hobby space, or additional living area.
Outside, the fenced backyard features mature landscaping, a storage buildings, and an in-ground pool that has the potential to become a standout outdoor retreat with updating and repairs. The .8-acre lot provides room to spread out while enjoying the convenience of Exeter's Southside location near shopping, dining, schools, and SRS.
For added convenience, a home inspection has already been completed and is available for buyer review. The pool was not inspected as part of the home inspection. According to the seller, the pool was last operational approximately three years ago.
Being sold as-is, this home will require updates and improvements, but it offers a rare opportunity to add your own vision and personal touches. Whether you're looking for a renovation project, investment opportunity, or a chance to create your forever home, 181 Cheltenham Drive provides a strong foundation and plenty of potential in an established Southside Aiken neighborhood.
Sold for $254,000
$254,000
181 Cheltenham Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
3beds
2,381sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.8 Acres Lot
$273,100 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$2,594 Estimated rent
Home value
$273,100
$259,000 - $287,000
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Brick fireplaceIn-ground poolBonus roomTiled family roomTraditional floor planBreakfast areaMature landscaping
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandi Cook + Vikki Crossland - Aiken Homes Team 803-645-3325,
Meybohm Real Estate - Aiken
Bought with:
Comp Agent Not Member
For COMP Purposes Only
Source: Aiken MLS,MLS#: 224446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bonus room
- Description: Flex Room/Use Your Way
- Level: Upper
- Area: 510
- Dimensions: 30 x 17
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 4 x 5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, See Remarks
- Flooring: See Remarks, Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,381
- Total interior livable area: 2,381 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,381
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: See Remarks, In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
- Features: See Remarks, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1391302001
- Zoning description: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Exeter
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Aiken
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,018
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $254,000-9.2%$107/sqft |
Source:  Aiken MLS #224446 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2026 | Pending sale | $279,800$118/sqft |
Source: Aiken MLS #224446 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,800$118/sqft |
Source: Aiken MLS #224446 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,018 | $8,990 |
| 2024 | $1,018 -0.1% | $8,990 |
| 2023 | $1,019 +1.9% | $8,990 |
| 2022 | $1,000 -0.1% | $8,990 |
| 2021 | $1,001 +8.4% | $8,990 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $924 | $8,370 |
| 2019 | -- | $8,370 |
| 2018 | $931 | $8,370 |
| 2017 | $931 +3.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $900 | -- |
| 2015 | $900 -7.8% | -- |
| 2014 | $976 | -- |
| 2013 | $976 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | $6,590 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,590 +16.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,650 |
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Neighborhood: 29803
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Millbrook Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10M. B. Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10South Aiken High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Millbrook
- Middle: Aiken Intermediate 6th-Kennedy Middle 7th&8th
- High: South Aiken
Source: Aiken MLS. 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
- Aiken County
- Aiken
- 29803
- 181 Cheltenham Dr
