A Rare Waterfront on Bowens Island. Minutes to Folly Beach .Nestled beneath a canopy majestic oaks on historic Bowens Island, this extraordinary custom waterfront residence overlooks miles of protected tidal marsh, where winding creeks, native wildlife, and endless western skies create one of the most breathtaking settings in the Charleston area. As the sun slips below the horizon each evening, the marsh glows with extraordinary shades of gold and crimson--a spectacle reserved for only a fortunate few.Thoughtfully designed to celebrate its remarkable surroundings, this custom-built home offers approximately 4,100 square feet of refined living space. Priced below appraisal
Active
Price cut: $10K (9/19)
$3,230,000
1896 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
4beds
4,156sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
0.59 Acres Lot
$3,031,000 Zestimate®
$777/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront on bowens islandWinding creeksEndless western skies
- 52 days
- 982
- 73
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicklaus Vance
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26022824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living/Dining Combo, Loft, Sun Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Laundry, Pantry, Sun, Breakfast Room
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Ceiling - Smooth, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,156
- Total interior livable area: 4,156 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock, Lawn Irrigation
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Wetlands
Details
- Parcel number: 3310000025
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance,Right of First Refusal
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bowen Island
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $777/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,100,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,677
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing terms: Any
Estimated market value
$3,031,000
$2.88M - $3.18M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $3,230,000-0.3%$777/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,240,000$780/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,677 +10.1% | $62,100 +15% |
| 2024 | $13,330 +2.9% | $54,000 |
| 2023 | $12,948 +3.3% | $54,000 |
| 2022 | $12,539 +2% | $54,000 |
| 2021 | $12,289 +1.3% | $54,000 |
| 2020 | $12,130 | $54,000 +13.5% |
| 2019 | $12,130 | $47,580 |
| 2017 | $12,130 +13.3% | $47,580 |
| 2016 | $10,710 +3.6% | $47,580 |
| 2015 | $10,342 +5.1% | $47,580 |
| 2014 | $9,836 | -- |
| 2011 | $9,836 +151.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $3,906 +57.4% | $19,500 +57% |
| 2009 | $2,482 +4.2% | $12,420 |
| 2008 | $2,381 +11.2% | $12,420 |
| 2006 | $2,142 +0.1% | $12,420 |
| 2005 | $2,140 +106.7% | $12,420 +195.7% |
| 2004 | $1,035 +1.1% | $4,200 |
| 2003 | $1,024 +4.1% | $4,200 |
| 2002 | $983 +69% | $4,200 +94.4% |
| 2000 | $582 | $2,160 |
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Neighborhood: 29412
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James Island
- 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.





