Experience the pinnacle of oceanfront living on Hilton Head Island in this fully turnkey beach home with unobstructed Atlantic Ocean views. Located on one of the island's most desirable beaches, this oceanfront property for sale offers stunning eastern exposure with unforgettable sunrises, expansive shoreline views, and the calming sound of waves crashing on the shore. Meticulously maintained and never rented, the home features a new chef's kitchen, five bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including multiple oceanfront primary suites with private balconies overlooking the water. Enjoy a private oceanfront pool with an elevated deck designed to maximize beach and ocean views, plus a new private boardwalk that's a hop, skip, and jump to toes-in-the-sand. Use as a primary residence, second home, or high-end Hilton Head vacation rental, either way, the memories you'll make inside, outside, on the beach, and anywhere else on America's #1 Island are priceless, while the potential for high rental income production and future appreciation makes this a smart investment. Oceanfront homes on Hilton Head Island priced this low are a rarity, making this luxury oceanfront residence a truly exceptional opportunity. If you're going to buy oceanfront, do it like this! Now is the time to make your dreams a reality!
For sale
$5,099,000
16 Whelk Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
5beds
3,625sqft
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,407/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unobstructed atlantic ocean viewsMeticulously maintainedFully turnkey beach homeExpansive shoreline views
- 232 days
- 925
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Native Islander Group 843-298-0594,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: REsides, Inc.,MLS#: 503980
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Elevator, Fireplace, Multiple Primary Suites, Multiple Closets, Smooth Ceilings, Smart Thermostat, Cable TV, Upper Level Primary, Window Treatments, New Paint
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Stone
- Windows: Impact Glass, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,625 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Unassigned
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Deck, Outdoor Shower, Propane Tank - Owned, Propane Tank - Leased, Storm/Security Shutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Propane Heat, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Waterfront, < 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: R51000800005010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Multi-Level
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Details
- Builder model: Custom
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bradley Beach
HOA
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Dog Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Hilton Head Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,988,000
- Annual tax amount: $28,685
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $5,099,000-5%$1,407/sqft |
Source:  REsides, Inc. #503980 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Price change | $5,370,000-1.8%$1,481/sqft |
Source: REsides, Inc. #503980 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $5,470,000-0.4%$1,509/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #503980 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,490,000+227.8%$1,514/sqft |
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| 1/30/2018 | Sold | $1,675,000-14.1%$462/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2017 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$538/sqft |
Source: Premium Properties of Hilton Head LLC #374093 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000$538/sqft |
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| 11/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,950,000$538/sqft |
Source: Hilton Head Island MLS #330199 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2014 | Price change | $1,950,000-18.6%$538/sqft |
Source: Ron Burhans and Associates #330199 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2013 | Price change | $2,395,000-17.3%$661/sqft |
Source: Ron Burhans and Associates #319843 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$799/sqft |
Source: Ron Burhans Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2010 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$799/sqft |
Source: Ron Burhans and Associates #246984 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$799/sqft |
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| 4/16/2010 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$799/sqft |
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| 12/13/2008 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000+3.6%$799/sqft |
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| 5/16/2006 | Sold | $2,795,000+51.1%$771/sqft |
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| 7/3/2002 | Sold | $1,850,000$510/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,685 +1.2% | $113,850 |
| 2024 | $28,332 +0.1% | $113,850 |
| 2023 | $28,310 +10.1% | $113,850 +15% |
| 2022 | $25,713 -0.3% | $99,000 |
| 2021 | $25,801 | $99,000 -8.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $108,000 |
| 2019 | $26,736 +13.5% | $108,000 +8% |
| 2018 | $23,547 -2.9% | $100,020 +15% |
| 2017 | $24,251 | $86,970 |
| 2016 | $24,251 | $86,970 |
| 2015 | $24,251 | $86,970 |
| 2014 | $24,251 | $86,970 |
| 2013 | $24,251 | $86,970 |
| 2010 | $24,251 +2.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $23,681 +2.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $23,072 +4.8% | $110,914 |
| 2007 | $22,022 +17.1% | $110,914 |
| 2005 | $18,800 0% | $110,914 |
| 2004 | $18,807 -2.4% | $110,914 +32.9% |
| 2003 | $19,269 | $83,460 |
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