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JAMES ISLAND HOME UNDER $150,000!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

***NEW LISTING***
1311 Trenholm Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

List Price: $149,900

***RARE OPPORTUNITY THAT WILL NOT LAST LONG*** Here you go, a James Island (3) bedroom HOME for LESS than $150,000.00 is on the market! Now it’s up to you jump on this opportunity before somebody else does… Located off of Fort Johnson Road, you are about 10 minutes from Folly Beach and Historic Downtown Charleston so talk about being centrally located…Tucked away in Oswald Place, a WATERFRONT subdivision close to the High School, is 1311 Trenholm Drive, a (3) bedroom HOME sitting on 1/3rd OF AN ACRE! With that much land, there is plenty of room for off-street parking and outdoor activities and we know how much the Lowcountry loves the outdoors! Not only is the back yard FENCED-IN but there’s also a natural buffer along the back of the property line! If you take a look at the additional media, you will see photo’s of a Cherry Tree and Crape Myrtle that has origins tracing back to Antebellum as the plants were actual trimmings taken from Middleton Place! The yard also boats Carolina Jasmine’s, Azalea’s and Camellia’s! The property has a semi open-floor plan with all (3) of the bedrooms being at one side of the home! Last but not least, there is a screen-in porch which would be an idea place to relax in the shade on the Cool Summer Evenings.! Oh WAIT..! I almost forgot to mention that the property has a 14 seer high efficiency HEIL HVAC system and a photocatylitic ionizer(basically an air purifier and ozone generator)! The property does need some TLC but with this price and location, it should be expected! As of April 27th, there’s a TOTAL of (10) HOUSES FOR SALE(active) on James Island under $150,000! You can keep checking the MLS for another opportunity like this one or hurry up and make an offer on this listing! PS: DON’T FORGET THAT THIS PROPERTY IS ONLY 300 YARDS AWAY FROM SEVERAL WATERFRONT PROPERTIES THAT SIT ON THE CLARK SOUND!***AGENTS MUST READ NOTES***

If you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please dont hesitate to contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at (843) 343-1307

WOW!

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

***NEW LISTING***

1682 Old Military Road, Charleston, SC 29412

List Price: $509,900.00

***NEW & ATTRACTIVELY PRICED*** TELL ME WHERE YOU CAN FIND SOMETHING LIKE THIS ON JAMES ISLAND FOR LESS THAN $525,000.00! This SPACIOUS CUSTOM elevated home is sitting a HALF ACRE LOT AND TIDAL CREEK w/DEEP WATER ACCESS. What does one need for a WATERFRONT PROPERTY…? How about a DOCK AND BOATLIFT and this property already HAS BOTH! This CUSTOM HOME was built in 2004 and has (4) BEDROOMS, (2.5) BATHS and approximately (2800) Square Feet! Located just a few miles from the Sandy Beaches of the Atlantic and with HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON within a 10 minute drive, you couldnt ask for a better location! The well manicured landscaping will surely set the tone as you approach the property. With a (3) car garage and PLENTY of off-street parking, there is ample room for parking! Upon entering, you are instantly amazed by the LIGHT & BRIGHT interior! Featuring GLEAMING hardwood floors, modern floor-plan, custom fireplace and GORGEOUS VIEWS, this is a SHOW STOPPER! As we all know, two of the most important features to a home buyer are the Master Bedroom and Kitchen. The LARGE Master Bedroom is located on the main floor and boasts a deluxe bath, walk-iin closet, outside access, ceiling fans, tiled baths, smooth ceilings and more…The FABULOUS kitchen features 42″ custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and oodles of counter top work space. I am sure it will more than satisfy any chef’s needs! After being WOW’d by the interior, take a stroll onto the BACK DECK and enjoy the sunsets, cool breezes and GORGEOUS VIEWS OF A LOWCOUNTRY WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Last but definitely not least, ALL APPLIANCES CONVEY AND THIS SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED!

If you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.comĀ Fred Holland Realty

Minutes to the Beach and Downtown Charleston!

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

**NEW LISTING***

1604 Westmoreland Avenue, Charleston, SC 29412

List Price: $89,900

***NEW*** 1300+ Square Foot, 3 BEDROOM HOME ON JAMES ISLAND UNDER $90,000! Situated halfway between Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston, this property offers an ideal location for those who like to travel to the Beaches or visit many of the Historic Locations in Downtown Charleston! At a list price of $89,900, it’s one of the BEST PRICED HOUSES on James Island(PPS)! Although the exterior of the property appears to be in good condition, the home needs some serious TLC. It could be the perfect opportunity to buy an AFFORDABLE starter home and give your personal touch to it. Or, for the investor, it could be an opportunity to fix up and get a STRONG ROI from rental income as comparable properties show a rental rate of $850-$1000 a month! This is an attempted short sale and will be subject to third party approval! The Seller is very MOTIVATED so get them an offer!****AGENTS MUST READ NOTES****
If square footage is important – MEASURE!!

If you have any interest regarding this listing and others, please dont hesitate to contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY IN CHARLESTON!

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

***NEW LISTING***

2-D Gadsden Street Charleston, SC 29401

List Price: $399,900.00

***NEW*** AS SOME MAY KNOW, THE DOWNTOWN MARKET IS SMOKING HOT AND THIS LISTING WILL SURELY GO FAST! Listed at $399,9000 this TOWN HOME (you own the dirt) located in Harleston Village is one of the MOST ATTRACTIVE properties on the market! With a close proximity to the Connector, MUSC, CofC, Shopping, Restaurants and Night Life, this has to be one of the MOST DESIRABLE locations in Downtown Charleston! But wait, the LOCATION GETS BETTER…..What if I were to tell you that Charleston Landmarks such as Colonial Lake, Moultrie Playground, The Battery and Harbour are within walking distance? Well that is the case with this listing! This END UNIT TOWN HOME with (3) bedrooms, (2.5) baths and 1400+ sq ft is PRICED EXTREMELY WELL and ALREADY RECEIVED A LOT OF PRE LISTING ACTIVITY! As we all know, one of the most important features for an investor or owner occupant looking to purchase a property Downtown is PARKING! Well, we have you covered because it has TWO off-street parking spots(one appears to be on Beaufain St near the rear entrance and the other is in the community parking lot on Gadsden St)! This could save a college student or someone who works Downtown tons of money each year in parking fee’s which creates more DEMAND for this unit! Upon entering the property, you are instantly greeted by the GLEAMING HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT! The first floor hosts the Formal Living Room, Half Bath, Separate Dining Room and Kitchen with more than enough Cabinetry and Counter-Top Space. You also have access to your FENCED-IN BACKYARD with STORAGE SHED! The second floor is where you will find the (3) bedrooms which were decent size and equipped with (2) FULL BATHS! With this Market showing a lot of strength, this listing needs to be on your short list! It can be an ideal investment with a high ROI! Similar (2) Bedroom Units are renting for $2400+ and this is a (3) BEDROOM unit! With so many College’s and/or Hospitals within biking distance, it could have strong demand as a rental! Or, it could be a fantastic, AFFORDABLE primary residence and the best part is there appears to be $0 HOA FEE’s!! This means you get the enjoyment of living in a very LUXURIOUS Area of Downtown Charleston with OFF-STREET PARKING and BACKYARD but without the expensive HOA FEE’s! Did I already mention that its also an END UNIT! The bottom line is look at the COMPS and when you do, look at the LOCATION, SIZE, BEDROOMS and the fact this is a TOWN HOME, not a CONDO. Then look at this LIST PRICE and you will see why we are EXCITED!***This property is an REO and SPECIAL FINANCING IS AVAILABLE so please ask for details or AGENTS READ NOTES AND VIEW ADDITIONAL MEDIA! Seller & Agent make no guarantee for accuracy of information provided & it’s the full responsibility of the Buyer and/or Buyer’s Agent to verify all information deemed important!***Listing Agent has been unable to locate an HOA or C&R’s so it will be Buyer and/or Buyer Agent responsibility to confirm!

If you have any interest in this listing or others, please dont hesitate to contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor. (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com

GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT LISTING IN HOT HOT MARKET!

Monday, March 18th, 2013

***NEW LISTING***

1317 E. Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439\

List Price: $1,189,900

As we all know, the Charleston Market is HOT, HOT, HOT! With the new list price of $1,189,000, this property needs to be on your list of homes to see! Here is your chance to purchase “THE DECK HOUSE”! This newly renovated Oceanfront home is a Beach Owner’s Paradise! Situated on the 13th Block of Folly, you are just far enough away from the Hustle and Bustle of Center Street but also close enough to enjoy the many amenities that Folly offers. These include but are not limited to: tennis/basketball courts, County Park, Shopping, Dining, Parades, Boat Ramp and more..With a paved driveway and (3) car garage, there is ample room for parking. Built in 1993 with “post and beam” construction for added strength and with its many decks, 1317 E. Ashley Avenue screams CUSTOM! It truly captures the UNIQUENESS of Folly Beach with imaginative design and architectural features. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a modern open floor-plan with a beamed vaulted ceiling illuminating an open airy feel. Couple that with a multitude of oceanside windows and sliding glass doors, it provides the PERFECT beachfront experience. The first floor hosts the LARGE living room with GLEAMING HARDWOODS, custom ceiling fans and outside access to one of the many decks. Also on the first floor is the GORGEOUS KITCHEN/DINING COMBO. Equipped with tile flooring, granite counter-tops, tract lighting, plenty of cabinetry/counter-top space, stainless appliances and custom nickel finished fixtures, it will satisfy any Master Chef’s needs. The Dining Room has more than enough room to host several people for breakfast or dinner and yes, you will have VIEWS of the ATLANTIC during your feast! One of the (4) bedrooms is downstairs while the other (3) are upstairs and all of them have ceiling fans. The Master Bathroom is equipped with a Whirpool Tub, stand-up shower and dual vanities! With a total of (4) bedrooms (3) full baths and 2600 square feet, this home will surely satisfy most buyers needs and also help maximize rental income for those of you who are looking for an investment! Saving the best for last, this home has a 30X15 rooftop deck that provides some of the BEST VIEWS Folly has to offer! From the Folly River to the Atlantic Ocean, all can be seen from this location!(MUST READ NOTES REGARDING DECK) The home is also equipped with an elevator and ALL APPLIANCES AND FURNISHINGS WILL CONVEY! Whether you are an investor or looking to purchase a primary residence, this home should be on your short list! Its a proven winner in the rental program but also has pride of ownership!
If square footage is important – MEASURE!!

If you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at josh@fredhollandrealty.com or (843) 343-1307!

3.5 ACRES ON ABBAPOOLA CREEK FOR SALE UNDER 130K!!

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

***NEW LISTING***

0 River Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

List Price: $129,900

***NEW, BANK OWNED & GOTTA GO*** SERIOUSLY, 3.5 ACRES ON ABBAPOOLA CREEK FOR LES THAN 130K, RIDICULOUS! What can be better than a lot with ACREAGE (3.5) on a CREEK with SOME AMAZING VIEWS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY…? How about all this for LESS THAN $130,000! THIS IS NOT A TYPO! THE ASKING PRICE FOR THIS LOT IS $129,900.00 MEANING YOU CAN NOW BUILD YOUR AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT DREAM HOME! Situated off of River Road, it has an ease of access to West Ashley, James Island, Downtown Charleston and Kiawah or Seabrook Islands. Even though City life is within driving distance, you still get the privacy of a Rural Lifestyle! It appears that there is DEEP WATER ACCESS TO THE STONO RIVER as GPS indicates water depths to be deep enough to traverse the entire creek(buyer or buyer agent to verify)! The Lot Line backing up to the Marsh/Creek is roughly 180ft of FRONTAGE! Take ONE LOOK at the ACTIVE COMPS for sale and you will see why this listing should sell quickly! Even with this attractive pricing, the SELLER IS MOTIVATED! The Listing Agent has uploaded a plat found at Book DE Page 762 and it appears that this property (LOT B) is served by a recorded remote septic tank and tile field easement on LOT C. Don’t miss the opportunity to BUILD YOUR WATERFRONT DREAM HOME ON AN AFFORDABLE LOT!

If you have any questions regarding this listing or others, please dont hesitate to contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at josh@fredhollandrealty.com or (843) 343-1307

LUXURY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!

Monday, February 18th, 2013

******NEW, HOT LISTING******

1916 Marsh Oak Lane, Johns Island, SC 29455

List Price: $214,900.00

***NEW**THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL AN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING***Currently the BEST priced unit in the HIGH DEMAND community of Bohicket Marina Village, this (1) bedroom, (2) FULL BATH unit should not be on the market long! Located in the Town of Seabrook Island, one of Charleston’s most DESIRABLE BARRIER ISLANDS, this listing is offering you LUXURY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! Located just before the Security Gate leading into Seabrook Island and just a stone’s throw to the many Shops, Nightlife and Restaurants that make up Bohicket Marina, this neighborhood truly has an ideal location! The beauty is you ARE NOT REQUIRED to purchase a membership to The Club at Seabrook Island but it is OPTIONAL! This means you can enjoy all of the AMAZING AMENITIES that Seabrook has to offer! Or, you could elect to not join but still enjoy the many amenities that include but may not be limited to: Access to Seabrook Island and Beach, Neighborhood Pool(s), Security Gate, Clubhouse, Spa, Fitness Center etc..Now, you must think this will cost a fortune but the HOA fee’s are only $351.00 a month+a yearly assessment of $1441.00(Buyer to verify and AGENTS MUST READ NOTES. The HOA fee also includes your exterior maintenance, flood/risk insurance, lawn/common ground care, water/sewer etc..For those of you who love to fish or boat, there is access to Wet/Dry Slips for purchase and lease that are just a few short steps from your residence! I couldnt imagine anything better than walking out the back door onto the docks and jumping in the Boat for evening cruise on the Lowcountry Waters, talk about the Charleston Lifestyle….The unit also comes equipped with Covered Parking! Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by an OPEN FLOOR-PLAN with GORGEOUS VIEWS OF THE RIVER AND MARINA! The Living/Dining Combo is spacious enough to entertain many guests and their is plenty of Cabinetry/Counter-Top Space in the Kitchen. The LARGE Master Bedroom is equipped with its OWN MASTER BATH and MULTIPLE CLOSETS! You can even enjoy BREATH TAKING VIEWS of the WATER from the COMFORT OF YOUR BED! Saving the best for last, the Back Deck will surely be a spot that most will want to spend their time relaxing or watching the Sunset on those Cool Summer Evenings! It truly is Million Dollar Views! For the investor, this property should scream OPPORTUNITY! Besides the EXCELLENT PRICING, comps bring about $1100 a month in a Long Term or $175 to $200 a night in Short Term Rentals! That could be a GREAT ROI! Whether you are looking for a primary residence, a 2nd home or vacation rental, this listing can clearly fit your needs. The question is, how soon are you available to take a look….? This property is an REO and SPECIAL FINANCING IS AVAILABLE so please ask for details or AGENTS READ NOTES AND VIEW ADDITIONAL MEDIA! Seller & Agent make no guarantee for accuracy of information provided & it’s the full responsibility of the Buyer and/or Buyer’s Agent to verify all information deemed important!**AGENTS READ NOTES**
If square footage is important – MEASURE!!

If you are interested in the Special Financing please send request asking for more information about the Homepath & Homepath Renovation Financing!

If you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor, at (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com Fred Holland Realty

BANK OWNED HOME!

Friday, February 15th, 2013

****NEW LISTING*****

5127 Morrow Lane, Summerville, SC 29485

List Price: $204,000.00

*BANK OWNED!* A 2600+ SQUARE FOOT HOME AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, NEED WE SAY MORE? Built in 2006, “The Lexington” floorplan, a very popular design features a front porch, formal living room or study, large dining room, and large master suite on the first floor. In addition there is an open family room with firplace, and eat-in kitchen, with breakfast area. Second level features a huge gameroom with 3 additional bedrooms. The screened porch opens to a large backyard with privacy fence. Located just off of Dorchester Road, you have easy access to Shopping, Restaurants, Interstate, Airport and more..With the experts projecting our market to continue improving in 2013, this listing should definitely be on your short list!

If you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please don’t hesitate to contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com

HIGH DEMAND COMMUNITY WITH LOW INVENTORY!

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

****NEW LISTING****

6005 Sandlewood Court, Charleston, SC 29414

List Price: $223,900.00

***NEW LISTING*** HIGH DEMAND COMMUNITY WITH LITTLE INVENTORY! 6005 Sandlewood Court is located in Village Green. Centrally located between Downtown Charleston, Johns Island and the North Area, this property has easy access to all of what Charleston has to offer. Situated off of HWY 61, I-526, Shopping and Restaurants are just short distance away! Village Green is a large established community that holds many events and utilizes several resources such as social media to keep its homeowners up to date on what is happening within the community! Some of the amenities it offers include but are not limited to: Pool, Play Park, Jog Trail, Club House and more…Built in 1999, this (3) bedroom, (2) bath 1651 square foot home is nestled away on a CUL-DE-SAC making this one of the more desirable lots in the Area! With curb appeal and a CUL-DE-SAC LOT, this listing should surely interest most Buyer’s! Upon entering the home, you are greeted by GORGEOUS FLOORING and a MODERN OPEN FLOOR-PLAN that is in MUCH DEMAND THESE DAYS! With that said, there is a SEPARATE DINING ROOM WITH ARCH WAY that could also be used as an office space or any other way your heart desires! As you venture further, you will enter the LARGE Living/Dining Room Combo that has GLEAMING HARDWOODS with VAULTED CEILING and BRICK FIREPLACE! As we all know, two of the MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES to most Buyer’s are the Kitchen and Master Bedroom. Starting with this LARGE Kitchen, it has more than enough counter-top space and cabinetry to satisfy those of you who are fond of cooking! Some of the best features are the Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Pendant Lighting and ability to socialize with others in the Living Room while you are working away in the Kitchen! There is HIGH DECOR FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE HOME THAT DO CONVEY ALONG WITH MOST OF THE APPLIANCES. Another GREAT FEATURE with this floor plan is that the Master Bedroom is on one side of the home away from the guest bedrooms. The LARGE Master Suite is equipped with Double Closets, Ceiling Fan and Private Master Bath! The Master Bathroom boasts Good Vanity Space, HIGH DECOR FIXTURES, GARDEN TUB W/ SEPARATE SHOWER, WATER CLOSET AND MORE! The TWO CAR garage and paved driveway offers plenty of room for parking and the backyard could be the perfect place to entertain friends and family! Even better the Pool, Park and Feild is within walking distance! If you are an investor, there appears to be HIGH DEMAND for rentals in the AREA and comps have shown income of $1300-$1500 a MONTH! With the EXPERTS expecting the Charleston Market to continue improving and with only (11) ACTIVE HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, this property needs to be on your short list! Couple that with a CUL-DE-SAC LOT, HIGH DEMAND COMMUNITY, GORGEOUS HOME and this should be on the VERY VERY SHORT LIST! PS: The property does have fencing on all sides of the Backyard so that will only contribute to the added privacy of CUL-DE-SAC LOT!

if you have any questions regarding this listing and more, please contact Joshua Brandner, Realtor at (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com

GOREOUS OCEANFRONT LISTING!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

***NEW LISTING***

1669 E. Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439

List Price: $1,249,900

***NEW***BEACHFRONT HOME W/MARSH AND RIVER VIEWS AND DESIGNED TO ALLOW YOU TO THOROUGHLY ENJOY THE OCEANFRONT LIFESTYLE! 1659 E. Ashley Avenue is just a short distance from two of Folly’s main attractions, The Washout and Morris Island Lighthouse! Being on the far East End of Folly should provide less traffic and more privacy on the Beach. For those of you not familiar with Folly Beach, it’s UNIQUE LIFESTYLE and short distance to Downtown Charleston. Center Street, the HUB of Folly, is where you will find the Nightlife, Shops, Restaurants and many of the UNIQUE Folly Events that draw large crowds from all walks of life. Some of amenities Folly offers are: County Park, Folly Pier, Boat Landing, Tennis/Basketball Courts, Play Park and more..With this well landscaped yard, plenty of off-street and covered parking, any showing will surely start off on the right foot. Completely renovated in 2010 and built in 95, this (3) bedroom, (2.5) bath, 2000+ square foot home should need LITTLE MAINTENANCE! Upon entering, you are greeted with GLEAMING HARDWOODS, VAULTED CEILING and a BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR-PLAN that is in much demand by most of today’s buyers. With an OCEAN VIEW from almost EVERY window in the home, this property screams Beachfront Living! Couple that with the MULTIPLE DECKS and it doesnt get any better! After taking a dip in the ATLANTIC, you can wash off with the hot/cold outdoor shower and then head into the Sunroom with mini fridge creating the ideal location to spend your time relaxing. Sticking with the theme, you can continue to experience some GORGEOUS VIEWS of the waves crashing along the Coast from the comfort of the LIVING ROOM! As we all know, two of the most imporant features are the kitchen and master bedroom. Well, the LARGE KITCHEN will not disappoint. Equipped with NEW Granite Counters, Plenty of Cabinetry, Stainless Appliances (some may not be all), Recessed Lighting and Views of the Sandy Beaches! The Master Suite is located on the main floor and features a FULL BATH w/JACUZZI TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, DUAL VANITIES and OUTSIDE ACCESS TO THE MAIN DECK! You can enjoy watching the sunrise over the Atlantic from the COMFORT OF YOUR BED! All of the bedrooms are pleasantly large and one of them features outside access to its PRIVATE BALCONY WITH OCEAN VIEWS! Whether you are looking for a primary residence or investment, you need to check out this listing! Especially when you factor in the improving conditions of our market and a MOTIVATED SELLER! ***AGENTS READ NOTES***

If you have any interest in this listing and more, please don’t hesitate to contact Josh Brandner at (843) 343-1307 or josh@fredhollandrealty.com

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