This beautiful and recently renovated home is a delightful island retreat set back in a private enclave enhanced by mature live oaks draped in Spanish moss. The one-story residence, which sits tucked away behind Kiawah’s second security gate, welcomes its residents to three bedrooms and two baths. And, it is just a quick bike ride to the pristine Kiawah Beach, Allee of the Oaks, and the Marsh Tower lookout where Island sunsets are spectacular. The central location also lends easy access to Kiawah’s extensive amenities world-class golf and tennis facilities, shopping and dining, Night Heron Park, and the property owner’s clubhouse, pool, and fitness facility.
Newly remodeled in 2022, the elegant design details in this home feature wide plank, washed white oak flooring, vaulted ceilings, and new luxury furnishings. This house has been meticulously cared for and is pristine both indoors and out. Some of the key updates include the new hardwood flooring throughout, remodeled primary and guest baths, new solid core interior doors, new kitchen appliances, exterior decks with cable railings, and a handsome stone driveway and pavers.
This airy retreat offers a seamless blend of comfort and elegant design, perfect for relaxed and casual living. It boasts an easy, open floor plan. The main living space is a great room bathed in natural light with arched, transom-topped windows and features a custom-designed, wood-burning fireplace. The space is furnished with sumptuous and deep down-filled couches and masterful artwork that reflects the inspiring marsh views of Kiawah.
An adjacent dining area seats eight comfortably and opens onto a screened porch, ideal for enjoying a quiet morning coffee or a relaxing evening cocktail while immersed in the lush natural environment. The gorgeously updated kitchen features a cathedral ceiling, a wall of windows overlooking the porch, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and shiplap walls creating a bright and spacious ambiance.
The primary suite is a personal haven flooded with light and offers access to a private exterior deck where you can savor the Lowcountry life. A barn door separates the sleeping area from the updated bath, which includes a large walk-in closet, double vanities, and a double marble walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms share an updated full bathroom offering the perfect respite for guests.
The detached, two-car garage offers generous storage space plus a bike bump-out that makes this property a functional base for enjoying Kiawah’s world-class water sports, golf, tennis, and top-rated beaches.
This tranquil home is offered fully furnished.
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Sold for $1,490,000
Tax assessed value
$1,490,000
254 Governors Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
3beds
1,755sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$1,700,400 Zestimate®
$849/sqft
$3,230 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,700,400
$1.56M - $1.87M
$3,230/mo
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Source: Kiawah Island Real Estate,MLS#: a096T000028deGZQAY
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,755
- Total interior livable area: 1,755 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2640700086
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Egret Pintail
Location
- Region: Kiawah Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $849/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,490,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,930
- Date on market: 9/14/2023
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $1,490,000$849/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Pending sale | $1,490,000$849/sqft |
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| 9/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,490,000+154.7%$849/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Sold | $585,000-2.3%$333/sqft |
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| 6/16/2020 | Pending sale | $599,000$341/sqft |
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| 3/20/2019 | Price change | $599,000-4%$341/sqft |
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| 2/6/2019 | Price change | $623,650-10.8%$355/sqft |
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| 10/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,000+9.4%$398/sqft |
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| 6/11/2018 | Listing removed | $639,018$364/sqft |
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| 2/9/2018 | Price change | $639,018-6%$364/sqft |
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| 3/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $679,500+30.7%$387/sqft |
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| 5/10/2016 | Sold | $520,000-13.1%$296/sqft |
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| 3/21/2016 | Pending sale | $598,500$341/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Price change | $598,500-0.1%$341/sqft |
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| 8/7/2015 | Pending sale | $599,000$341/sqft |
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| 7/16/2015 | Price change | $599,000-3.2%$341/sqft |
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| 3/18/2015 | Price change | $619,000-4.8%$353/sqft |
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| 9/26/2013 | Price change | $650,000-7%$370/sqft |
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| 3/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $699,000-4.1%$398/sqft |
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| 12/15/2012 | Listing removed | $729,000$415/sqft |
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| 5/20/2012 | Price change | $729,000-2.7%$415/sqft |
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| 3/23/2012 | Price change | $749,000-6.3%$427/sqft |
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| 9/8/2011 | Price change | $799,000-11.1%$455/sqft |
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| 7/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $899,000$512/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,930 -3.6% | $89,400 |
| 2024 | $21,713 +912.3% | $89,400 +282.1% |
| 2023 | $2,145 +1.9% | $23,400 |
| 2022 | $2,106 -5.8% | $23,400 |
| 2021 | $2,234 -69.1% | $23,400 -28.2% |
| 2020 | $7,237 | $32,580 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $7,237 | $31,200 |
| 2017 | $7,237 +5.1% | $31,200 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $6,883 +16.5% | $27,810 |
| 2015 | $5,908 +5.5% | $27,810 |
| 2014 | $5,600 | -- |
| 2011 | $5,600 -8.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $6,118 -0.3% | $31,500 |
| 2009 | $6,137 +3.5% | $31,500 |
| 2008 | $5,932 +10.5% | $31,500 |
| 2006 | $5,369 +0.1% | $31,500 |
| 2005 | $5,362 +19.1% | $31,500 +40.8% |
| 2004 | $4,501 +1.4% | $22,380 |
| 2003 | $4,440 +4.5% | $22,380 |
| 2002 | $4,250 +173.3% | $22,380 +162.7% |
| 2000 | $1,555 | $8,520 |
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Neighborhood: 29455
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- 254 Governors Dr