#25011207, Listing office: Carolina One Real Estate
5242 E Dolphin St North Charleston, SC 29405
Property details
About 5242 E Dolphin St
Enjoy the timeless elegance of double porches (piazzas) and relax in the beautiful Park Circle neighborhood of Oak Terrace Preserve! This home boasts the rare occurrence of a 2-car garage PLUS a 2+ car parking pad! Inside, you will find an updated kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, painted cabinets, and a 5-burner natural gas range! Attractive laminate flooring is found throughout the 1st floor, with carpet upstairs. 9 ft ceilings are found throughout the first floor with plenty of windows to make this a bright and inviting space. In addition to an open concept eat-in kitchen and den, there is also a formal dining room AND office downstairs, along with a spacious laundry room. Upstairs, you will find the primary bedroom with a tranquil primary bath with dual vanity with quartz2 additional guest bedrooms share a spacious guest bathroom. You will love the 2nd story porch to enjoy bird watching and the sounds of nature while enjoying the pond view across the street. Outside in the backyard, there is a covered porch and an open deck, making it the perfect space to entertain or relax and enjoy some backyard recreation! There is a dedicated natural gas line already established to connect your gas grill! The detached, 2-car garage is out back, along with a parking pad for 2+ cars, a coveted find in Oak Terrace Preserve! Oak Terrace Preserve community, located within Park Circle, was developed with an "eco friendly" focus, using sustainable and permeable materials for the walkways, native plantings/ landscaping to aid in erosion and drainage, and numerous pocket parks and green spaces to preserve the natural setting. 5242 E. Dolphin Street is only 6.1 miles from Charleston International Airport, only 11 miles from downtown Charleston, and on 16 miles from Sullivan's Island Beaches! Make 5242 E. Dolphin Street your next home in Oak Terrace Preserve!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Great, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: 2 Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $635,000
- Price/SqFt: $324
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,051
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From I-526, Exit 19, Take N. Rhett Ave, And Go Toward N. Charleston. Go .4 Mile And Turn Right Onto Braddock Ae. Go Slightly Left On Iroquois Street. Go .4 Mile And Turn Right Onto E. Dolphin Street. There Is Street Parking To The Right Of The Home, Or Turn Down Alley Behind Home, And There Is Plenty Of Parking Behind The 2 Car Garage.
- Year Built: 2007
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,956 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 25016600
- Office Name: Carolina One Real Estate
- Office Phone: (843) 779-8660
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2020 | Home Sold | $354,900 |
Dec 19, 2017 | Home Sold | $293,500 |
Jul 16, 2014 | Home Sold | $240,000 |
Apr 09, 2007 | Home Sold | $262,300 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $14,200 | $2,051 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•5200 Lackawanna Blvd
4
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•1825 Remount Rd
5
North Charleston Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.1 mi
•4921 Durant Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,288. The majority of North Charleston, SC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 5242 E Dolphin St
The listing price of 5242 E Dolphin St property is $635,000.
The property 5242 E Dolphin St is a house located in North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405.
Active Listing: 5242 E Dolphin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5242 E Dolphin St are: North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Charleston Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Morningside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hanahan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Meeting Street Brentwood School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Academic Magnet High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charleston School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), North Charleston High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,051 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 30, 2020 for $354,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5242 E Dolphin St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5242 E Dolphin St is 1,956 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5242 E Dolphin St is 2007.
This home is located at 5242 E Dolphin St in North Charleston, SC and zip code 29405. This 1,956 square foot home, which was built in 2007, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $635,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in North Charleston, SC there were more than 35 sold above asking price, over 78 sold below and more than 43 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in North Charleston, SC increased by 10.7% between April and May 2025.