Johns Island, SC 29455
- 5Beds
- 2Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 2,830SqFt
- 2013Year Built
- 0.24Acres
- MLS# 26015677
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Active
- Approx Time on Market6 days
- AreaJohns Island
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision Swygerts Landing
Overview
Some homes just fit. The layout makes sense, the finishes feel fresh, and the location completely changes the way you spend your weekends. That's exactly the case at 2816 Ortega Drive in Swygerts Landing, one of Johns Island's most established and community-oriented neighborhoods.Fresh interior paint throughout and brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring across the entire first floor make the home feel bright, clean, and truly move-in ready from the moment you walk in.One of the strongest features of this Johns Island home is the flexibility of the floor plan itself. A first-floor bedroom just off the foyer works beautifully as a private home office, guest suite, playroom, or dedicated work-from-home space.Toward the back of the home, an additional flex room overlooking the backyard creates the perfect sunroom, creative studio, reading room, or second office. Most homes force you to compromise. This one gives you options.The kitchen was designed for real life and easy entertaining, with 42-inch glass-front cabinetry, double wall ovens, generous prep space, and a stacked stone peninsula that naturally becomes the center of the home. The breakfast area flows effortlessly into the living spaces, while the formal dining room with crown molding and shiplap accents adds warmth and character for holidays, dinner parties, and everyday gatherings alike.Upstairs, the primary suite feels like its own retreat with a large walk-in closet, spacious ensuite bath, and a private balcony that invites slow mornings with coffee and quiet evenings outdoors. It's the kind of feature that changes how the entire home feels. Three additional bedrooms, an oversized upstairs laundry room, and an impressive 14x22 bonus room complete the second floor. Media room, home gym, playroom, guest retreat, second living space -- the square footage gives you the freedom to evolve with every season of life. A built-in second-floor safe adds another thoughtful layer of functionality and peace of mind.Outside, the backyard offers a surprising amount of usable space with room to entertain, garden, play, or simply spread out -- something buyers consistently struggle to find at this price point on Johns Island. A double gate and oversized concrete pad create an ideal setup for boat storage, a small RV, golf cart parking, trailer access, or additional outdoor equipment, all tucked neatly behind the fence. The setup feels especially fitting this close to Limehouse Boat Landing, Kiawah, and the outdoor-focused Johns Island lifestyle.A welcoming front porch, rear patio, and two-car garage complete the picture.Life in Swygerts Landing offers more than just a home. Residents enjoy a saltwater community pool, neighborhood play park, and the relaxed energy that draws so many buyers to Johns Island in the first place. Limehouse Boat Landing sits less than 10 minutes away for boating, fishing, and kayaking, while Kiawah Beach is an easy drive down Bohicket Road. Local favorites like Wild Olive, Stono Market, and Angel Oak Restaurant are nearby, with Downtown Charleston and MUSC approximately 25 minutes away -- close enough for convenience, far enough to truly unwind.Move-in ready, flexible, and designed for the way people actually live today, 2816 Ortega Drive offers five bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, 2,830 square feet, and the kind of layout that grows with you instead of against you.
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Park, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Levels: Two, Tri-Level
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
Year Built: 2013
Floors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Business Info
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Privacy, Wood, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony, Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters
Style: Colonial, Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Entrance Foyer, Frog Attached, Great, Loft, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.24
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, Wooded
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.24
Lot Sqft: 10454.4
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised Slab
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural
Property Subtype: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 2830
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy, John IS Water Co
Heating: Yes
Heat: Natural Gas
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Directions
Follow I-526 W And Us-17 S To Main Rd/state Rd S-10-20 Continue On Main Rd/state Rd S-10-20. Turn Left Onto River Rd/state Rd S-10-91 Turn Right Onto Brownswood Rd/state Rd S-10-1442 Turn Left Onto Claybrook Street Turn Right Onto Updyke Dr Turn Left Onto Ortega DrCourtesy of listing office Real Broker, LLC - 8435683212
MLS# 26015333
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