Rare Opportunity on Historic St. Helena Island!
Located near the historic Penn Center, this 10.39-acre property (3.79) acres accessible) offers marsh and tidal creek frontage in back and marsh views across the front. A Craftsman-style 3BR bungalow features a screened porch, fireplace, built-ins, and decorative columns. Sold ''as-is'', this home is ready for renovation to create your ideal Lowcountry retreat. Mostly cleared with a beautiful grove of Live Oaks, this property combines charm, history, and natural beauty in one unique offering.
Under contract
$389,000
45 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
3beds
1,396sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Marsh viewsScreened porchDecorative columns
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Listed by:
Terrance Green 843-441-3065,
The HomesFinder Realty Group
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 192738
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
- Windows: Thermo-Panes
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Waterfront features: Tidal Creek
Lot
- Size: 10.39 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R30001600001000000
- Zoning description: Rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Lap Siding, Frame, Vinyl Siding, Plaster
- Foundation: Crawl
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,684
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,584/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2026 | Pending sale | $389,000$279/sqft |
Source:  CTMLS #25027271 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2026 | Contingent | $389,000$279/sqft |
Source:  Lowcountry Regional MLS #192738 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000$279/sqft |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #192738 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,684 +32.7% | $13,690 +31.3% |
| 2024 | $2,777 +0% | $10,430 |
| 2023 | $2,777 +8.9% | $10,430 +15% |
| 2022 | $2,551 +3.2% | $9,070 |
| 2021 | $2,473 | $9,070 |
| 2020 | -- | $9,070 |
| 2019 | $2,358 +5.1% | $9,070 |
| 2018 | $2,242 +456.8% | $9,070 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $403 | $7,900 |
| 2016 | $403 | $7,900 |
| 2015 | $403 | $7,900 |
| 2014 | $403 | $7,900 +49.6% |
| 2013 | $403 | $5,280 |
| 2010 | $403 +2.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $392 +11.1% | -- |
| 2008 | $353 +8.3% | $2,004 |
| 2007 | $326 | $2,004 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $99,640 |
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Neighborhood: 29920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10St. Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Lady's Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Beaufort High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
- $389,0003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft45 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Pending
- $58,200-- bd-- ba-- sqft37 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Off Market
- $428,3002 bd2 ba2k sqft46 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Off Market
- $58,8003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft31 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Off Market
- $365,0004 bd2 ba1.4k sqft39 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, St Helena Is, SC 29920Sold
- $365,0004 bd2 ba1.4k sqft39 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Sold
- $426,7004 bd2 ba1.9k sqft25 Martin Luther King Dr, St Helena Is, SC 29920Off Market
- $339,7004 bd2 ba1.9k sqft25 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920Off Market
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