This impeccably redesigned oceanfront home blends luxury and comfort. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with highest quality finishes. Enjoy a bright, open-plan living space, perfect for entertaining or relaxing to the sound of the ocean. The gourmet kitchen boasts quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances. Upgrades include an elevator, new windows, wide-plank flooring, custom cabinetry, and modern lighting throughout. Wake up to ocean views in both primary suites. Just fifty yards from the front deck, is a quiet haven for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, beautiful sunrises and pelicans diving. One of Fripp's tallest pines stands in the back yard, often hosting eagles and osprey in its upper branches. A must-see! Fully furnished and updated. Truly turn-key luxury at the ocean.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (6/5)
$1,795,000
509 Porpoise Drive, Fripp Island, SC 29920
4beds
2,672sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$10,079/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.4 Acres Lot
$1,688,400 Zestimate®
$672/sqft
$116/mo HOA
What's special
Fully furnished and updatedFront deckModern lighting throughoutNew windowsBright open-plan living spaceImpeccably redesigned oceanfront homeQuartz countertops
- 182 days |
- 698 |
- 26 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Patty 843-597-1170,
Fripp Island Real Estate Co
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 194312
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
- Has basement: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,672
- Total interior livable area: 2,672 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: Community
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: R40003400004560000
- Zoning description: PUD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center, Dock, Membership may be required, Marina, Golf, Pool, Playground, Boat Landing, Boat Storage, Clubhouse, Walking Trail, Gated, Storage Lot
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Security
- HOA fee: $1,388 annually
Location
- Region: Fripp Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $672/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $901,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,504
- Date on market: 1/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 185 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,688,400
$1.60M - $1.77M
$2,811/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $1,795,000-5.3%$672/sqft |
Source:  Lowcountry Regional MLS #194312 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $1,895,000-5%$709/sqft |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #194312 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$747/sqft |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #194312 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,504 +3.8% | $21,940 |
| 2023 | $3,377 +6% | $21,940 +15% |
| 2022 | $3,187 +0.6% | $19,080 |
| 2021 | $3,168 | $19,080 |
| 2020 | -- | $19,080 |
| 2019 | $3,137 +5.1% | $19,080 |
| 2018 | $2,985 +5.3% | $19,080 -20.3% |
| 2017 | $2,834 | $23,940 |
| 2016 | $2,834 | $23,940 |
| 2015 | $2,834 | $23,940 |
| 2014 | $2,834 | $23,940 |
| 2013 | $2,834 | $23,940 |
| 2010 | $2,834 +3.3% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,743 +19.4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,298 +4.6% | $17,332 |
| 2007 | $2,197 -15.5% | $17,332 |
| 2005 | $2,600 -10.5% | $17,332 -12.1% |
| 2004 | $2,906 -2.3% | $19,728 +48.6% |
| 2003 | $2,973 | $13,278 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $221,300 |
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Neighborhood: 29920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10St. Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.1 mi
- 3/10Lady's Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.5 mi
- 6/10Beaufort High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.4 mi
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