This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a spacious 0.42-acre lot offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Isle of Palms. Nestled on sought-after Forest Trail, the property combines convenient beach access with a peaceful, private setting that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Enjoy the home as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment property, or take advantage of one of the largest lots on the street to build the elevated coastal home you've always envisioned.The current owners have thoughtfully enhanced the property with numerous upgrades, including a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, a brand-new guest bathroom, an expansive composite deck overlooking the backyard, recessed lighting, and custom closet systems in both the primary bedroom and laundry room. These improvements make the home move-in ready while still offering outstanding long-term potential.
Active
$1,649,000
256 Forest Trl, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
3beds
1,502sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.42 Acres Lot
$1,580,400 Zestimate®
$1,098/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful private settingConvenient beach accessBeautifully renovated primary bathroomRecessed lightingBrand-new guest bathroom
- 32 days |
- 2,106 |
- 47 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Crown Coast Properties
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26020539
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,502
- Total interior livable area: 1,502 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 5711100006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Dominion Energy, IOP W/S Comm
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trash
- Subdivision: Forest Trail
Location
- Region: Isle Of Palms
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,098/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,563,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,263
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,580,400
$1.50M - $1.66M
$5,658/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000+154.7%$1,098/sqft |
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| 6/8/2020 | Sold | $647,500-4.6%$431/sqft |
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| 5/4/2020 | Pending sale | $679,000$452/sqft |
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| 3/21/2020 | Price change | $679,000-2.9%$452/sqft |
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| 12/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $699,000+55.3%$465/sqft |
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| 8/27/2013 | Sold | $450,000+16.9%$300/sqft |
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| 6/23/2011 | Listing removed | $385,000$256/sqft |
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| 5/6/2011 | Price change | $385,000-0.8%$256/sqft |
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| 4/25/2011 | Price change | $388,000-0.5%$258/sqft |
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| 4/2/2011 | Price change | $390,000-0.8%$260/sqft |
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| 3/7/2011 | Price change | $393,000-1.1%$262/sqft |
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| 2/26/2011 | Price change | $397,500-0.4%$265/sqft |
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| 2/13/2011 | Price change | $399,000-3.9%$266/sqft |
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| 2/9/2011 | Price change | $415,000-1.2%$276/sqft |
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| 1/9/2011 | Price change | $420,000-2.3%$280/sqft |
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| 12/23/2010 | Price change | $430,000-1.1%$286/sqft |
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| 12/8/2010 | Price change | $435,000-7.2%$290/sqft |
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| 12/4/2010 | Price change | $469,000-1.3%$312/sqft |
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| 11/22/2010 | Price change | $475,000-1%$316/sqft |
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| 11/14/2010 | Price change | $480,000-2%$320/sqft |
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| 11/4/2010 | Price change | $490,000-6.7%$326/sqft |
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| 10/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $525,000-17.3%$350/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $635,000$423/sqft |
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| 3/1/2009 | Price change | $635,000-20.6%$423/sqft |
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| 2/11/2009 | Listed for sale | $800,000+23.1%$533/sqft |
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| 8/8/2008 | Sold | $650,000$433/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,263 +6.5% | $29,810 +15% |
| 2024 | $2,125 +2.8% | $25,920 |
| 2023 | $2,066 -1.3% | $25,920 |
| 2022 | $2,093 -6.6% | $25,920 -33.3% |
| 2021 | $2,242 +18.5% | $38,880 +80.6% |
| 2020 | $1,892 -16.9% | $21,530 +15% |
| 2019 | $2,276 | $18,720 +4% |
| 2017 | $2,276 +38.7% | $18,000 |
| 2016 | $1,641 +6.4% | $18,000 |
| 2015 | $1,542 -6.1% | $18,000 |
| 2014 | $1,643 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,643 -26.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,248 -69.6% | $25,600 -33.3% |
| 2009 | $7,400 +516% | $38,400 +163% |
| 2008 | $1,201 -40.5% | $14,600 |
| 2006 | $2,017 -0.5% | $14,600 |
| 2005 | $2,027 +41.9% | $14,600 +62.9% |
| 2004 | $1,428 +1.5% | $8,960 |
| 2003 | $1,407 +4.5% | $8,960 |
| 2002 | $1,346 +89.8% | $8,960 +82.1% |
| 2000 | $709 | $4,920 |
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Neighborhood: 29451
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sullivans Island Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 10/10Moultrie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 10/10Wando High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sullivans Island
- Middle: Moultrie
- High: Wando
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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