Beaufort zoning has confirmed that this property can be subdivided into four separate lots, opening the door to endless possibilities. Whether you're envisioning a private family compound with room for everyone or you're a builder looking for your next high-potential project, this property offers flexibility, value, and a truly unique opportunity in the Lowcountry. The Sanctuary at Nathan Pope Road | A Private 8-Acre Waterfront Compound Discover the pinnacle of Lowcountry living in this expertly reimagined waterfront estate, where eight acres of pristine St. Helena Island landscape meet refined architectural updates. Positioned just 20 minutes from the historic charm of Downtown Beaufort, this dual-residence compound offers a rare intersection of modern luxury and self-sufficient ''homestead'' elegance. The primary residence, spanning nearly 3,800 square feet, has been transformed with a full kitchen overhaul, refinished Australian Cypress hardwoods, and a sophisticated interior/exterior palette. Soaring ceilings and light-filled galleries lead to expansive screened porches and newly stained decks, offering panoramic, east-facing views of the Harbor River and the ACE Basin's protected marshlands.
Beyond the main home lies a newly enhanced Carriage House, featuring a full guest apartment with a refined layout for ultimate privacy ideal for multi-generational living or a premier short-term rental. The estate's infrastructure is as impressive as its aesthetics, boasting new architectural roofs, high-efficiency HVAC systems, Hardi-Plank siding, and a whole-home generator for uninterrupted comfort.
The grounds are a masterclass in coastal land stewardship. Behind a new solar-powered gate, the acreage has been meticulously cleared to reveal a mature fruit orchard of olive, citrus, and loquat trees, complemented by a 1,600 sq. ft. custom garden enclosure and an extended poultry house. Whether launching kayaks from your private shoreline, hosting sunset oyster roasts under the custom pergola, or enjoying the local wildlife, this property is a statement of privacy and prestige. Complete with fiber-optic connectivity and a high-capacity filtration well system, this is more than a home it is a turnkey legacy for the discerning collector of Lowcountry real estate.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/2)
$1,165,000
70 Nathan Pope Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
5beds
3,576sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
8.36 Acres Lot
$1,104,600 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront estateExtended poultry houseNewly stained decksFull kitchen overhaulLight-filled galleriesNew architectural roofsRefinished australian cypress hardwoods
- 159 days |
- 2,064 |
- 162 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Claudia Clare 201-819-8829,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp,
Allison Sutcliffe Greco 843-812-3711,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 194156
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,576
- Total interior livable area: 3,576 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Golf Cart Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Storage, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh/Water/View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh/Water/View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 8.36 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R30001800001010000
- Zoning description: Agricultural
- Other equipment: Irrigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $970,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,360
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 162 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,104,600
$1.05M - $1.16M
$4,497/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,165,000-0.9%$326/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Price change | $1,175,000-2%$329/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-1.3%$335/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $1,215,000-1.2%$340/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $1,230,000-1.6%$344/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$350/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000-1.9%$364/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,325,000$371/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $1,325,000-1.9%$371/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000$378/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$378/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $1,350,000-6.9%$378/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $1,450,000-3.3%$405/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $1,500,000-6.2%$419/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $1,599,999-3%$447/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $1,649,999-1.8%$461/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $1,679,999-1.2%$470/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $1,699,999-2.9%$475/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $1,749,999-2.8%$489/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999$503/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,799,999$503/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999+85.6%$503/sqft |
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| 7/6/2023 | Sold | $970,000-11.8%$271/sqft |
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| 5/19/2023 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$308/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+139.2%$308/sqft |
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| 11/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/26/2019 | Sold | $459,900+267.9%$129/sqft |
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| 10/18/2018 | Sold | $125,000-3.8%$35/sqft |
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| 12/26/2002 | Sold | $130,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,360 +303.6% | $58,200 +117.2% |
| 2023 | $3,806 +6.8% | $26,800 +15% |
| 2022 | $3,563 +3.1% | $23,310 |
| 2021 | $3,456 | $23,310 |
| 2020 | -- | $23,310 -53.1% |
| 2019 | $3,983 -67.1% | $49,700 |
| 2018 | $12,107 +238.9% | $49,700 +15% |
| 2017 | $3,572 | $43,220 |
| 2016 | $3,572 | $43,220 -0.5% |
| 2015 | $3,572 | $43,420 |
| 2014 | $3,572 | $43,420 +47.5% |
| 2013 | $3,572 | $29,440 |
| 2010 | $3,572 +3.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,446 +4% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,314 +6.8% | $26,834 |
| 2007 | $3,104 -31% | $26,834 |
| 2005 | $4,499 -41.3% | $26,834 -39.7% |
| 2004 | $7,662 | $44,496 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10St. Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 3/10Lady's Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 6/10Beaufort High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
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- 70 Nathan Pope Road
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