$639,000

640 Semaht St Charleston, SC 29412

$7,588
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,536 sqft
0.3 acres
$416 / sqft
House

Property details

About 640 Semaht St

A charming blend of airy and cozy, in a fantastic James Island location. This beautifully updated home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach - and right around the corner from James Island favorites like the Terrace Plaza and Pour House music venue. Interior features open floor plan, designer kitchen with Carrara Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, newly added (2023) family room - with vaulted ceiling - and stylish laundry mudroom combo, dedicated home office, shiplap accents throughout, and more! Exterior features huge screened-in porch and sizable, fenced-in backyard that backs up to green space and includes 120 sq ft storage shed (purchased in 2023). Washer, dryer, and refrigerator all convey.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,536 sqft
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built1981
ParkingOff Street
MLS #25009496

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Other
  • Interior: See Remarks
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $639,000
  • Price/SqFt: $416
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,827
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From The Intersection Of Maybank Highway And Riverland Drive, Head South On Riverland For Approximately 0.7 Miles Before Turning Right Onto Woodland Shores Road, Then Drive Approximately 0.4 Miles Before Turning Left On Semaht Street. 640 Is At The End On The Left Side Of The Cul-de-sac.
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,536 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25009496
  • Office Name: Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC

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single story home featuring brick siding, a front lawn, metal roof, and driveway

$639,000

640 Semaht St

$7,588

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 09, 2020
Home Sold
$345,000
Dec 19, 2018
Home Sold
$345,000
Jul 05, 2018
Home Sold
$220,000
Apr 03, 2006
Home Sold
$209,000
Jun 13, 2002
Home Sold
$123,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$13,800$1,827
2022$13,800$1,776
2021$13,800$1,776
2020$13,800$1,852
2018$9,250$2,579
2017$9,250$2,453

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Murray-LaSaine Montessori School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

691 Riverland Dr

8

Harbor View Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.7 mi

1576 Harbor View Rd

6

St. Andrew's School of Math & Science

Public Magnet PK-5

2.3 mi

30 Chadwick Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,281. The majority of Charleston, SC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • College FootballCollege Football
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • SonicSonic
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 640 Semaht St

The listing price of 640 Semaht St property is $639,000.

The property 640 Semaht St is a house located in Charleston, South Carolina, 29412.

Active Listing: 640 Semaht St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 640 Semaht St are: Murray-LaSaine Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Harbor View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), St. Andrew's School of Math & Science (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Camp Road Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Carolina Voyager Charter (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Charleston Development Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Charleston Advancement Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Island Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Burke High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,827 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 9, 2020 for $345,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 640 Semaht St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 640 Semaht St is 1,536 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 640 Semaht St is 1981.

This home is located at 640 Semaht St in Charleston, SC and zip code 29412. This 1,536 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $639,000.

Over 57 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Charleston, SC. In the same period over 189 listings were sold below the listed price and 81 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Charleston, SC between March and April 2025 increased by 15.2%.

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

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