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868 Melrose Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
$575,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,547
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
15,246
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$575,000
List Date:
4/24/2026
Last Modified:
4/28/2026
Description
Welcome to this beautifully fully updated 1 story ranch home in the highly desirable Melrose neighborhood, ideally situated along the scenic Long Branch Creek reservoir. Originally fully renovated in 2023, the current owner has continued to enhance the property with thoughtful upgrades, including a **roof installed in 2023** and **brand new REAL hardwood floors (not LVP)** throughout most of the home--truly the standout feature that brings warmth, quality, and timeless appeal to the living spaces.
The thoughtfully designed kitchen maintains its original layout featuring expansive quartzite countertops, solid wood kitchen cabinets,
Supplements: tile backsplash, and a newly installed **gas cooktop**. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a designated dining room, perfect for gathering with family and friends. The spacious floor plan offers two large living areas. The inviting front living room welcomes you upon entry, while the rear family room features French doors that open to a huge backyard overlooking the pond, where you can enjoy watching herons, ducks, and geese in a peaceful natural setting. Mature shade trees enhance the fenced in back yard, creating a serene, established landscape. Additional highlights include a garage, extended driveway with ample parking, and generously sized rooms offering flexibility for a home office, playroom or guest space. The primary suite features an updated en suite with double vanity, walk in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet.
More Information MLS# 26011671
Contract Info
Start Showing Date: 2026-04-23
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 371.69
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-23
Status: Active
List Price: $575,000
Current Price: $575,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LT 3 BLK N
Tax Map #: 3091400004
Street #: 868
Street Name: Melrose
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29414
Area: 12 - West of the Ashley Outside I-526
Tax District: 62 - St. Andrews PSD
Subdivision: Melrose
Elementary School: Oakland
Middle School: C E Williams
High School: West Ashley
Directions: Take Sam Rittenberg Blvd to Savannnah and 17 South. Turn right on Melrose Drive and the home will be down on your right.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 1
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1547
Year Built: 1972
Acreage: 0.35
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 3138
Regime Fee: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Architectural: 1
Lot Description
Inside: 1
Pond: 1
Pond Site: 1
Waterfront - Shallow: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Chain Link: 1
Patio: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
SF Detached Style
Ranch: 1
Attic Features
Floored: 1
Pull-Down Stairs: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
1 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Utility: 1
Amenities
Pool: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Downstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
FHA Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
AT&T: 1
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Green Features
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing; Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Ranch
Lot Description: Inside; Pond; Pond Site; Waterfront - Shallow
Misc Exterior: Fence - Chain Link; Patio; Rain Gutters
Roof: Architectural
Exterior: Brick - Solid
Attic Features: Floored; Pull-Down Stairs
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining; Utility
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Natural Gas
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Central; Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: AT&T; Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Pool; Trash
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan; FHA Loan; VA Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Tankless Water Heater
Documents
Floor Plan ›
Listing Office:
EXP Realty LLC
Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026
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