Enjoy serene Lowcountry living on this beautiful lakefront lot with southern exposure and sweeping marsh views. Located on peaceful Polawana Island near St. Helena Island, this private retreat offers cooling breezes, moss-draped live oaks, and abundant wildlife including deer, egrets, and osprey.
Polawana Island is a gated community known for its natural beauty, featuring nature trails, scenic overlooks, a rookery observation deck, and a deepwater community boat landing. Additional deepwater access is available nearby. A rare opportunity to build in a quiet, preserved coastal setting.
Sold for $79,000
$79,000
196 Polowana Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
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5Acres
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5 Acres Lot
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$2,854 Estimated rent
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Sweeping marsh viewsPreserved coastal settingBeautiful lakefront lotSouthern exposureAbundant wildlifeNatural beautyCooling breezes
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Listed by:
Laura Hart 919-710-6889,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp,
Allison Sutcliffe Greco,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Bought with:
Laura Hart, 141008
Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 191096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1
- Topography: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: R30001000000860000
- Zoning description: Rural Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Available Not on Site
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Walking Trail, Dock, Gated, Boat Landing
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $6,000 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $79,000 |
Source:  Lowcountry Regional MLS #191096 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Contingent | $79,000 |
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| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $79,000-11.2% |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $89,000-15.2% |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $104,900-8.7% |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $114,900-8.1% |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000-7.1% |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listing removed | $134,500 |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #187013 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $134,500+0.7% |
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| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $133,500+0.8% |
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| 12/7/2024 | Price change | $132,500-1.9% |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $135,000+42.1% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #187013 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Sold | $95,000-4.9% |
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| 5/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2022 | Price change | $99,900-28.1% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2022 | Price change | $139,000-6.7% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,000-16.8% |
Source: Ballenger Realty #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2021 | Listing removed | $179,000 |
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| 1/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,000-5.3% |
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| 11/21/2019 | Listing removed | $189,000 |
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| 6/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,000-19.6% |
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| 2/13/2019 | Listing removed | $235,000 |
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| 7/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $235,000+6.5% |
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| 3/28/2006 | Sold | $220,695 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,513 +37.1% | $5,700 +40.7% |
| 2023 | $1,103 -50.1% | $4,050 -48.6% |
| 2022 | $2,211 +3.2% | $7,880 |
| 2021 | $2,144 | $7,880 |
| 2020 | -- | $7,880 -25% |
| 2019 | $2,707 +5.5% | $10,500 |
| 2018 | $2,566 -6.8% | $10,500 -12.5% |
| 2017 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2016 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2010 | $2,754 +2% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,699 +2.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,641 +4.9% | $11,700 |
| 2007 | $2,518 | $11,700 |
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Neighborhood: 29920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10St. Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Lady's Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Beaufort High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
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- Beaufort County
- Saint Helena Island
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- 196 Polowana Road
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