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    540 Bufflehead Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

    5beds
    4,651sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1997
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $3,702,300 Zestimate®
    $796/sqft
    $7,598 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,702,300

    $3.30M - $4.15M

    $7,598/mo

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    What's special

    Located within the quiet Egret Pintail neighborhood beyond the second security gate, 540 Bufflehead Drive is just a short distance from the beach and offers breathtaking views of a calming Kiawah lagoon and Osprey Point's second fairway--an Island retreat rich with wildlife, serenity, and privacy. This home features an extensive renovations done in 2011. Highlights of the interior renovation include: an all-new kitchen, new media room, two additional master bedrooms with ensuite baths, hardwood floors throughout, and extensive trim package. Highlights of the exterior renovation include a pool, spa, hardwood decking, balcony, and wrought iron railing.  All the rooms in the back of the home feature walls of windows showcasing fantastic views of the pool, lagoon, and Osprey Point fairway beyond.  On the first floor, the living room, dining room, family room, and kitchen all feature tall ceilings and are open to each other--ideal for entertaining. The family room features a brick-surround fireplace and access to the rear deck through sliding glass doors. The dining room is elegant, yet simple. The beautiful kitchen showcases granite countertops, custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a center island with stovetop, and a breakfast bar with seating. Best of all, the kitchen is open to the rest of the home, so the chef can always still be a part of the rest of the family's fun and conversation. The luxurious master suite located on the first floor features tall ceilings, lovely views, and two ample walk-in closets; as well as a spacious master bath with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, skylight, and long vanity with his and her sinks. The rest of the home's bedrooms feature tall ceilings, large windows, and stunning new baths. One of the guest bedrooms on the second floor includes access to a private balcony. Whether dining alfresco or reclining by the pool--the expansive rear deck and pool with a spa ensure that residents and their visitors will be able to take full advantage of Kiawah's beautiful natural surroundings.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat pump
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,651 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2650500037

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1997

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kiawah Island

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $796/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,091,500
    • Annual tax amount: $27,319

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/10/2015Sold$1,695,000-10.6%$364/sqft
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    4/30/2015Price change$1,895,000-5%$407/sqft
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    11/8/2013Listed for sale$1,995,000+90%$429/sqft
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    7/27/2013Listing removed$1,050,000$226/sqft
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    7/25/2013Listed for sale$1,050,000+5%$226/sqft
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    6/1/2010Sold$1,000,000$215/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$27,319 +10.8%$116,890 +15%
    2024$24,666 +3.7%$101,640
    2023$23,795 +3.7%$101,640
    2022$22,951 +1.2%$101,640
    2021$22,683 +1.4%$101,640
    2020$22,368 $101,640 +3%
    2019$22,368 $98,700 +2.8%
    2017$22,368 +6.6%$96,030
    2016$20,979 +4.1%$96,030 +19.3%
    2015$20,156 +25.8%$80,520
    2014$16,026 --
    2011$16,026 +318.9%--
    2010$3,826 -30.3%$43,000 -32.7%
    2009$5,486 +9.6%$63,880
    2008$5,006 -48.3%$63,880
    2006$9,686 -14.9%$63,880 -14.2%
    2005$11,387 +1%$74,480 +17.3%
    2004$11,280 +1.1%$63,480
    2003$11,160 +4.7%$63,480
    2002$10,654 +152.4%$63,480 +174.6%
    2000$4,221 $23,120
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    Neighborhood: 29455

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