Welcome to 74 America Street. Like the name of the street suggests, when you walk into this newly constructed dwelling you feel the freedom of a modern and open floor plan tempered with the character of old Charleston. The exterior with it's multiple porches and row house good looks blend in with the neighborhood while giving you all the comfort and security of new construction. The structural warranty is still valid from the builder, that's how new this house is. The open concept first floor features a kitchen that will inspire you to be a top chef in no time. Granite counter tops, stainless appliances, and plenty of natural light will have you cooking in style. High quality impact rated windows adorned with plantation shutters give the homeowner complete control of how much of thbeautiful Charleston sunshine you want to let in. Hardwood flooring throughout looks like it was installed yesterday and will provide a perfect blank canvas for your interior design palette. A half bathroom downstairs makes your first floor ideal for company without sending them through one of your bedrooms. Speaking of, with four bedrooms and a bathroom for each, 74 America is the perfect home for a family, an investor looking for a strong capitalization rate, a young couple looking to entertain family and friends, or an entrepreneur looking for a strong first time home buy.---FOR INVESTORS OR THOSE LOOKING TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY OFF OF A SHORT TERM RENTAL OPPORTUNITY----With some imagination, a good sense of design, and a good contractor, 74 America could easily be converted to a multi-family dwelling.----For an owner occupant, the first floor bedroom with it's own entrance would make an excellent opportunity to capture passive income every month by renting the bedroom on any one of the many short term rental platforms---- Off street parking makes accessing your home a breeze. As you hop out of your car and walk through the small, manageable, enclosed backyard that's perfect for a cookout, you'll notice new construction all around. There is no record record of flooding on the block, even during Hugo in 1989! Flood insurance is not required and if carried is very affordable. Quick access to the Ravenel bridge gets you to Mt. Pleasant in 5-10 minutes and the beaches beyond in 10-20. Easy walking distance to Upper King and even easier walking distance to the Cigar Factory. If you're into to walking or biking the bridge you couldn't ask for a better jumping off point. As values on the burgeoning east side of Charleston begin to rise comparable to rest of the peninsula, this may be one of the last true opportunities to see a very strong return on your initial investment. The home is built to last for years to come. Book your visit today and make those years all yours.
Listing Date: 04-11-2019
Sold Date: 07-11-2019
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 29 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
4 Year(s), 9 month(s), 8 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $629,000
Asking Price: $629,000
Selling Price: $605,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $24,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $24,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Bus Line
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: Two
Window Features: Thermal Windows/Doors, Window Treatments, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Year Built: 2016
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Misc Ext: Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Combo
Fireplace: No
Lot Size: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.08
Lot Sqft: 3484.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Cement Plank
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: 10 Yr Warranty
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2019-07-11T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 1976
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Brand Name Real Estate