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855 Emily Drive

Charleston, SC 29407
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,146

Sqft

Acres0.30

Acre(Lot)

Imagine finishing your workday, hopping in the golf cart, and heading to Avondale for dinner without ever starting the car. Saturday morning might mean coffee and a stroll through the neighborhood, an afternoon on the water, or a bike ride along the West Ashley Greenway. With South Windermere just minutes away and downtown Charleston becoming even more accessible with the almost-complete Ashley River Crossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge, life at 855 Emily Drive is wonderfully connected to the places that make Charleston feel like Charleston.Set in an established West Ashley neighborhood, this one-story brick home offers the rare combination of an easygoing lifestyle, practical spaces for everyday living, and a location that puts some of the area's most sought-after amenities withinminute s of home. Avondale's shops, restaurants, and gathering places are close by, creating the kind of convenience that quickly becomes part of your daily rhythm. 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $650,000

AD Id : 89522789

MLS Id : 26023082

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.30 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,146

Year Built : 1960

Garage : 1

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Magnolia

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Feature Features

  • Bathroom Information

    Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Window Feature: Window Treatments
  • Flooring Information

    Stone, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Architectural
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Roof: Architectural Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central, Electric WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1960 Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features

    Rain Gutters
    Foundation Details: Crawl Space
    Porch: Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
  • Fencing

    Privacy, Wood

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre, High, Level Lot Size Area: 0.3 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 13,068 Lot Acres: 0.3 Stories: 1 Main Square Feet: 0.3

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedStyle: Ranch Subdivision: Magnolia

  • Parking Information

    # of Garage Spaces: 1 Has Garage: Yes Attached Garage: Yes Parking Total: 1 1 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street

  • Elementary School: St. Andrews
    Junior High School: C E Williams
    Senior High School: West Ashley
  • Utility Information

    Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
  • Location Information

    Direction: From I-26: Take Us-17/savannah Hwy Toward West Ashley. Turn Onto Main Rd, Then Right Onto Emily Dr. Follow Emily Dr To 855 Emily Dr.from I-526: Take Us-17/savannah Hwy Toward Charleston. Turn Onto Main Rd, Then Right Onto Emily Dr. Follow Emily Dr To 855 Emily Dr.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/17/2026 @ 15:49

MLS: 26023082 LISTED BY: Laura Nettles, The Boulevard Company SOURCE: CHS Regional MLS

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