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1026 Fort Sumter

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2448

$1,380,000Charleston, SC

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Price History

$1,475,000.00 -> $1,380,000.00 on 09/26/2025
$1,550,000.00 -> $1,475,000.00 on 09/16/2025

1026 Fort Sumter

Harbor Front Living Just Minutes from Downtown Charleston. Nestled in the desirable waterfront community of Lawton Bluff, just 7 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, this spacious two-story James Island home offers the ultimate Lowcountry lifestyle. Set on a tidal creek with expansive marsh, water, and maritime forest views, the home features 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, blending natural beauty with flexible, thoughtful design. Outdoor Oasis with Private Creek Access. Step into the shaded backyard retreat, where mature oak trees provide cool cover from Charleston's summer heat. Enjoy long-view sunsets most of the year from your own 16' x 10' floating dock, perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, crabbing, or launching your boat for a quick ride to Charleston Harbor. Two outbuildingTwo outbuildings offer abundant storage one is ideal for boats, kayaks, and bikes, while the other functions as a tool shed or workshop. Two multi-vehicle concrete driveways provide access to the backyard from both sides of the home. Designed for Entertaining & Easy Living. A 10-foot wide rear porch spans the back of the house perfect for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the water. Inside, a sun-drenched sunroom with tile flooring, two ceiling fans, and floor-to-ceiling windows opens to the porch through French doors, bringing the outside in. Spacious Interior with Flexible Layout. The main level features: Rich hardwood floors throughout. Dental crown molding and elegant architectural details. A formal living room with an elaborate mantle and French doors to the porch. A dining room with French doors for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The downstairs office (or optional primary suite) is a standout, featuring pickled wood-paneled walls, a brick fireplace with gas logs, and bay windows overlooking the front yard. With a full bathroom (70" tub, subway tile), and direct access to the sunroom, this area can easily convert into a first-floor primary suite or private guest/in-law apartment, complete with a separate entrance, driveway, and parking. Additional features include 3.5 bathrooms, including a full and half bath on the main level. Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Hardwood floors throughout. Waterfront access with dock. Two outbuildings for equipment and workshop use Quiet, established neighborhood near top schools, beaches, and downtown

Essential Information

  • MLS® #25022765
  • Price$1,380,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Full Baths3
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage2,448
  • Square Footage2,448.00
  • Acres0.37
  • Year Built1963
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Detached
  • StyleTraditional
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address1026 Fort Sumter
  • AreaJames Island
  • SubdivisionLawton Bluff
  • CityCharleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • StateSC
  • Zip Code29412

Amenities

  • Garage Spaces1
  • Parking1 Car Garage, Off Street, Other

Interior

  • InteriorCeiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Other, Separate Dining, Sun
  • HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces1
  • Stories2

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesDock - Floating
  • RoofAsphalt
  • ConstructionBrick Veneer
  • FlooringCeramic Tile, Wood
  • Foundation DetailsCrawl Space

Lot

  • Lot Features0 - .5 Acre

School Information

  • ElementaryHarbor View
  • HighJames Island Charter

Additional Information

Listing Details

  • OfficeAkers Ellis Real Estate LLC

LISTED BY Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC, (843) 768-9844