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1609 Balsam St, Charleston, SC, 29407

$389,000

Home List Price

$4,619*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,191 SqFt
$327/SqFt
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1609 Balsam St, Charleston$389,000

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$4,619*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1955
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #24021554
Lot Size0.20 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Contingent)

About 1609 Balsam St

Welcome home to everything that is in the heart of West Ashley! Shopping, restaurants, and the beaches! This lovely open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and boasts all brand new kitchen appliances, a large back yard, fresh paint, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, and is move-in ready!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,191 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Charleston Southern Homes LLC

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry, Separate Dining

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Stoop

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Interior Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From 17 (savannah Hwy), Turn Left Onto White Oak Drive, Then Left Onto Balsam. Home Will Be On Your Left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $389,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $327/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $805
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Charleston, SC

City

Med. Sold Price

$573.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$321

# of Sold Homes

239

1609 Balsam St vs Charleston

86 DAYS ON ROCKET

$389,000

-$184.9K Less

$327/SqFt

+$6 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $184.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $6/SqFt more than other homes in Charleston, SC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #24021554

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Charleston Southern Homes LLC

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the CHS Multiple Listing Service. Those properties marked with the CHS MLS Approved logo are provided courtesy of the CHS MLS Broker Reciprocity Database. Information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
Copyright © 2024 Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/21/2024, 8:20:53 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 26, 2015Home Sold
$124,000
Jun 04, 2013Home Sold
$21,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$805$5,520
2018$711$4,800
2017$701$4,800

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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4
/10

  • Stono Park Elementary School

  • 314 Huntley Dr

  • 0.65 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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8
/10

  • Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School

  • 1871 Wallace School Rd

  • 1.00 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades PK-3

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4
/10

  • Oakland Elementary School

  • 505A Arlington Dr

  • 1.49 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,645. Typical income of Charleston, SC residents is less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1609 Balsam St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1609 Balsam St property is $389,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1609 Balsam St is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29407.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1609 Balsam St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $805 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 26, 2015 for $124,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1609 Balsam St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1609 Balsam St is 1,191 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1609 Balsam St is 1955.

Rocket Homes›South Carolina›Charleston County›Charleston›29407›1609 Balsam St

This home is located at 1609 Balsam St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29407 in the Ardmore / Sherwood Forest neighborhood. This 1,191 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $389,000.

In October 2024 more than 28 listings in Charleston, SC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 51 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 160 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Charleston, SC between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 15.2%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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