494 Woodland Shores Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
What's special
Coastal charm meets modern farmhouse living in the heart of James Island! Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bed, 2.5 bath home in the highly sought-after Woodland Shores community -- where timeless character and thoughtful modern updates come together perfectly. Sitting on a HUGE half-acre lot, this property offers endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, storing your boat, or creating your dream outdoor oasis.Enjoy the upgrades & peace of mind with... - Tin Roof - NEW 2023 HVAC- BRAND NEW refrigerator- Fresh Paint- Updated BathroomsInside, you'll fall in love with the warmth and personality throughout. Original solid heart pine floors reclaimed during renovation. Stunning shiplap accents full of coastal farmhouse character. Chef's kitchen featuring a Brazilian teak island, prep sink, under-cabinet lighting, gas stove & wine cooler. All new electrical, plumbing & ductwork. Beautifully updated bathrooms. NEW Stainless steel appliances. Bright sunroom overlooking the oversized fenced backyard Outside, enjoy a 2-car carport with boat washout -- perfect for the James Island lifestyle. And the location? Hard to beat. Minutes to Downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, golf courses, local restaurants, and James Island County Park. This isn't just a renovation -- it's a home with soul, style, and space to grow. Homes with this much character, land, and location rarely hit the market... Come check out the opportunity today!
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Realty ONE Group Coastal
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Dining Room, Sun Room, Family, Pantry, Separate Dining, Sun
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: High, Interior Lot, Level, .5 - 1 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 3431600045
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Woodland Shores
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $496,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,118
- Date on market: 10/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$365/sqft |
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| 9/21/2026 | Listing removed | $750,000$365/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $750,000-6.3%$365/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $800,000-3.5%$389/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $829,000-2.5%$403/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+347.4%$413/sqft |
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| 1/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/16/2021 | Price change | $2,895+2.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,830+7.8%$1/sqft |
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| 5/14/2020 | Listing removed | $2,625$1/sqft |
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| 4/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,625+1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/2/2019 | Listing removed | $2,595$1/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,595$1/sqft |
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| 2/7/2019 | Sold | $190,000-61.9%$92/sqft |
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| 11/2/2018 | Price change | $498,900-0.2%$243/sqft |
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| 9/19/2018 | Price change | $499,900-2%$243/sqft |
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| 8/29/2018 | Price change | $509,900-1.9%$248/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Price change | $519,900-1.9%$253/sqft |
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| 8/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $529,900$258/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Pending sale | $529,900$258/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Price change | $529,900-8.5%$258/sqft |
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| 4/12/2018 | Price change | $578,900-0.2%$282/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Price change | $579,900-0.9%$282/sqft |
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| 11/20/2017 | Price change | $584,900-0.8%$284/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $589,900$287/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,118 +11.4% | $28,940 +15% |
| 2024 | $7,288 +3.5% | $25,170 |
| 2023 | $7,039 +4.4% | $25,170 |
| 2022 | $6,746 +1.2% | $25,170 |
| 2021 | $6,663 +0.7% | $25,170 |
| 2020 | $6,614 | $25,170 +126.8% |
| 2019 | $6,614 | $11,100 |
| 2017 | $6,614 +122.2% | $11,100 |
| 2016 | $2,977 +3.3% | $11,100 |
| 2015 | $2,882 +4.7% | $11,100 |
| 2014 | $2,753 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,753 +285.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $714 -3.4% | $7,080 |
| 2009 | $739 +7.4% | $7,080 |
| 2008 | $688 -10.2% | $7,080 |
| 2006 | $766 -1% | $7,080 |
| 2005 | $773 +86.4% | $7,080 +71% |
| 2004 | $415 +0.9% | $4,140 |
| 2003 | $411 +1.5% | $4,140 |
| 2002 | $405 +89.1% | $4,140 +51.6% |
| 2000 | $214 | $2,730 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$717,200
$681,000 - $753,000
$3,828/mo
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