COMPLETELY REMODELED home steps away from beach access. Turnkey home for your forever paradise, vacation getaway, or investment property with room for 12 people or more. Open floor plan with abundant natural light and oversized windows. This home features an oversized family room, a chef's kitchen, and a dining room with a fireplace. Outside is a workshop/man/woman cave, 2 large decks & several patios. An elevator provides access from the 2-car garage to the kitchen. Located within walking distance of the Beach and Beach Club with restaurants, pool, gym, tennis & pickleball. Fripp offers 2 championship coastal golf courses, an ocean marina, nature trails, 4-6 miles of paved biking paths, and 3.5 miles of private white sand beach. This 2941 sq ft 3-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom home offers the rare combination of generous living space and true walkability to Fripp Island's white-sand beach and island amenities. Thoughtfully updated with meticulous care, with recent improvements including:
- Entire home freshly painted inside and out
- Bunk room/lanai remodel
- Master bathroom remodel
- Upstairs hallway bathroom with shower added
- His-and-hers walk-in closets in the primary bedroom with high-quality built-in cabinetry and shelving
- Renewed decks (new joists and deck boards)
- New appliances in 2020: Samsung refrigerator, GE double oven, Samsung microwave/convection oven
- AC units (2017-2021) with electrostatic filters on a professional maintenance program
- Electric water heater (July 2019)
Upstairs:
The primary suite features a large, newly remodeled master bathroom with dual sinks and a luxurious shower with dual shower heads. The spacious bedroom includes a queen bed and 2 walk-in closets with custom built-in shelving. A convenient new hallway bathroom with a shower serves guests upstairs.
An oversized living area has a game room on one side and a comfortable TV sitting area on the other. The chef's kitchen boasts a downdraft stovetop on the large center island, abundant high-quality custom pull-out drawers and cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. A cozy fireplace in the dining room adds warmth. The elevator provides effortless access from the 2-car garage--perfect for groceries and luggage.
Downstairs:
2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus an attached bunk room/lanai. The spacious main bedroom offers a queen bed and a generous walk-in closet. The guest bedroom features 3 beds and a walk-in closet. There is plenty of natural light and direct access to the patio, garage, outdoor shower, and detached shed. The bunk room/lanai includes a bunk bed with a pull-out bed and back door access to a walkway leading towards beach access.
Outdoor Living & Entertaining:
Fripp Island living shines outdoors, and 609 Dolphin delivers. Enjoy a covered patio, an open outdoor sitting area with a gas fire pit, and 2 large decks. A spacious 2-car garage and a large driveway (space for 3+ cars) enhance the rental appeal. The detached shed/man-woman cave provides the perfect spot for woodworking, arts & crafts, or extra storage.
Exceptional Rental Potential:
With a flexible layout ideal for large groups and multi-generational vacations, direct beach access, and a short walk to Center Island (Resort Restaurant, Sandbar, Island Bites, shops, pools, gym, tennis, and pickleball), this home has strong upside for vacation rentals if desired.
For sale
Price cut: $39K (6/30)
$995,000
609 Dolphin Road, Fripp Island, SC 29920
3beds
2,941sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.31 Acres Lot
$947,700 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
Completely remodeled homeDirect beach accessOversized family roomWalk-in pantryOpen floor planSeveral patiosCovered patio
- 100 days
- 573
- 11
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kenneth Wessels 571-274-4383,
Palmetto Moon Realty, LLC
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 196708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Central Air, Zoned, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,941
- Total interior livable area: 2,941 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Storage, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 151 x 95
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R40004000000240000
- Zoning description: PUD
- Other equipment: Electric Air Filter, Irrigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- 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, Walking Trail, Gated
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Fripp Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $754,600
- Annual tax amount: $604
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$947,700
$900,000 - $995,000
$3,007/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $995,000-3.8%$338/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,034,000+244.7%$352/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Sold | $300,000-11.8%$102/sqft |
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| 4/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $340,000$116/sqft |
Source: Fripp Island Real Estate Co #153385 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2018 | Pending sale | $340,000$116/sqft |
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| 3/21/2018 | Price change | $340,000-7.7%$116/sqft |
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| 7/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $368,500-4.3%$125/sqft |
Source: Fripp Island Real Estate Co #153385 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2016 | Listing removed | $385,000$131/sqft |
Source: Island Realty of the Lowcountr #145244 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2016 | Price change | $385,000-12.5%$131/sqft |
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| 9/10/2015 | Price change | $439,900+0.2%$150/sqft |
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| 9/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $439,000$149/sqft |
Source: Island Realty of the Lowcountr #145244 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604 | $13,800 |
| 2024 | $604 | $13,800 |
| 2023 | $604 | $13,800 +15% |
| 2022 | $604 -72.8% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $2,216 | $12,000 -33.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $18,000 |
| 2019 | $5,046 -28.2% | $18,000 -35.6% |
| 2018 | $7,026 +175.1% | $27,970 -11.4% |
| 2017 | $2,554 | $31,580 |
| 2016 | $2,554 | $31,580 +50% |
| 2015 | $2,554 | $21,050 |
| 2014 | $2,554 | $21,050 |
| 2013 | $2,554 | $21,050 |
| 2010 | $2,554 +3.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,474 +1.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,438 +4.6% | $18,720 |
| 2007 | $2,330 -17.6% | $18,720 |
| 2005 | $2,829 -7.7% | $18,720 -9.7% |
| 2004 | $3,065 +42.7% | $20,720 +90.6% |
| 2003 | $2,148 | $10,872 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $364,900 |
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