Some properties are purchased for what they are. Others are acquired for what they make possible. 71 Tropicana Road encompasses approximately 30 acres along the Harbor River on St. Helena Island, offering a scale of waterfront ownership that is seldom available within one of the Lowcountry's most enduring coastal settings. Positioned just 15 minutes from downtown Beaufort and Hunting Island, the property combines river frontage, open acreage, established infrastructure, and long term flexibility within a single holding. The land unfolds across pastures, marsh views, equestrian grounds, and multiple locations suitable for future construction. Throughout the property, the relationship between water, sky, and open space creates a setting that feels connected to the surrounding landscape and shaped by the natural rhythms of the coast. Equestrian improvements already in place provide immediate functionality. An eight stall barn, heated and cooled tack room, wash stalls, secondary three stall barn, paddocks, run in sheds, dressage ring, and round pen support a variety of pursuits while preserving flexibility for future ownership. Infrastructure often requires years to establish. Here, much of that work has already been completed. Three private wells, an existing septic system, approved septic capacity, and multiple potential homesites create a strong foundation for future plans without requiring an owner to begin from the ground up. What distinguishes this offering is not a single feature, but the collection of attributes working together. Harbor River frontage. Meaningful acreage. Existing improvements. Multiple homesites. Equestrian facilities. Development flexibility. Proximity to Beaufort. Each contributes to a property capable of serving many different visions while maintaining a strong sense of place. Whether envisioned as a private estate, family compound, equestrian property, recreational holding, or long term investment, the opportunity extends beyond present use. The land provides both immediate enjoyment and future potential within a region that continues to draw those seeking an authentic connection to the South Carolina coast. For those who evaluate property not only by what exists today, but by what it may represent decades from now, this offers an opportunity to acquire, preserve, and shape a meaningful piece of the Lowcountry's landscape for future generations.
Lot/land
$1,995,000
71 Tropicana Road, St Helena Island, SC 29920
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30Acres
Unimproved Land
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30 Acres Lot
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What's special
Equestrian groundsMarsh viewsMultiple potential homesitesHarbor river frontage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Birju Patel 843-271-5151,
Maxey Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate
Source: REsides, Inc.,MLS#: 510641
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Marsh View, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh View,River
Lot
- Size: 30 Acres
- Features: 20-50 Acres, Additional Land Available, Waterfront, Acreage
Details
- Parcel number: R30002400000450000
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: St Helena Island
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $383,200
- Annual tax amount: $94
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-5% |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listing removed | $2,099,000 |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000-8.7% |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,299,900-4.2% |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listing removed | $2,400,000 |
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| 2/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94 +0.9% | $1,960 |
| 2024 | $93 0% | $1,960 |
| 2023 | $93 -2.8% | $1,960 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $96 -82.3% | $1,870 |
| 2021 | $541 | $1,870 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,870 |
| 2019 | $517 +4.8% | $1,870 |
| 2018 | $493 +28.8% | $1,870 -3.1% |
| 2017 | $383 | $1,930 |
| 2016 | $383 | $1,930 |
| 2015 | $383 | $1,930 |
| 2014 | $383 | $1,930 |
| 2013 | $383 | $1,930 |
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