Discover a rare opportunity to own a beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath, w/ Cottage suite contemporary vintage Lowcountry retreat offering exceptional privacy in the heart of downtown Beaufort. Perfectly positioned just two blocks from Bay Street, this stunning property places you within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride to the marina, shopping, dining, waterfront views, and the vibrant cultural charm that makes Beaufort so desirable. Conveniently located just 0.8 miles from the Downtown Marina and 1 mile from Beaufort Memorial Hospital, this home blends luxury, comfort, and investment potential in one extraordinary package. Inside, the updated chef's kitchen is designed to impress with a striking granite island, gas range, and modern appliances, ideal for entertaining or everyday livi The home's inviting outdoor spaces include a tranquil private courtyard, screened porch, and cozy fire pit area, creating the perfect Lowcountry setting for relaxing evenings and gatherings with family and friends. The newly constructed ADA compliant guest suite adds incredible flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or maximizing rental income. Whether you are seeking a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this home has already demonstrated exceptional short-term rental success, generating more than $35,000 in STR income. This move-in-ready property includes extensive recent upgrades throughout the home and guest cottage. Recent Improvements & Upgrades " New mini-split system, Guest Cottage " Main house attic and crawlspace insulation upgrades with encapsulated attic walls " New washer and dryer " Refinished master bath vanity with updated fixtures " LED/Bluetooth speaker fan installed in hall bath with app controls " New bathroom and water closet added to loft bedroom " New flooring in laundry room and loft area " Loft area repainted with extensive drywall improvements " New solid wood barn doors for flex room " App-controlled HVAC thermostat " New ADT security systems with app-controlled locks for both main house and cottage " New kitchen faucets in main house and cottage " New dishwasher in cottage " Updated lighting and ceiling fans throughout " New gas unit installed in 2025 for main house " New cabinetry added to master closet " Interior and exterior doors freshly painted " Septic clean-out installed in 2026 " Well pump and sprinkler maintenance completed in 2026 Additional Notes " All HVAC systems have been professionally maintained under service agreement " Property includes exterior trash storage bin. This exceptional downtown Beaufort property offers the perfect combination of Lowcountry charm, modern convenience, privacy, and proven rental performance. A truly unique opportunity to own your own piece of paradise near the waterfront.
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$299Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by WILLIE MACK STANSELL III Stansell• Tideland Realty Inc
West End, located between Boundary Street and the Beaufort River, is a residential and waterfront Beaufort neighborhood with marsh-edge views and a working-harbor feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Boundary Street corridor near Ribaut Road, where local eateries, small storefronts, and everyday errands create steady street life. Lowcountry cottages and mid-century homes sit under live oaks, with pockets of newer infill near the main roads. The Spanish Moss Trail adds a car-free ribbon for walking and biking through town. Waterfront parks and boat landings keep the landscape tied to tidal creeks and broad river horizons. Downtown Beaufort’s galleries and dining sit a short drive away, balancing quiet blocks with a cultural calendar.
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Offer insights
510 Ribaut Rd · $837,000
$832K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $832K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
99 days
The average home goes pending in 63 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Wet bar
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
One-bedroom ADU
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One full bathroom in ADU
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Wet bar
Laundry & utility
Cable TV available
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Electric central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Rain gutters
0.3-acre lot
Residential/Commercial zoning
Home design
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) included — approximately 800 sq ft
Parking
No attached garage
Construction
Frame construction
Composition roof
Crawlspace foundation
Building area approximately 2,800
Utilities
Septic tank
HOA & community
Association fee includes insurance
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Discover this beautiful furnished 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath contemporary vintage Lowcountry home that offers privacy unlike any in the downtown area. If location to the vibrant activities of Beaufort is what you desire then look no more. Just a short walk or golf cart ride to downtown Beaufort this home is two blocks from Bay Street, 0.8 miles to the Downtown Marina and 1 mile from the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. This home offers a serene and luxurious living experience with numerous new upgrades: walk-in closet/dressing area, A/C, refrigerators, and a septic system. The updated kitchen features a stunning granite island, a gas range, and modern appliances, making it an ideal space for culinary enthusiasts. The tranquil courtyard and screened in porch, private hot tub and outdoor fire pit offers privacy unlike any in the downtown area. If you're looking to maximize the property with either a long term rental, Airbnb or entertaining family, the newly constructed ADA guest suite is perfect for all occasions. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own your piece of heaven, conveniently located to all the beautiful Seascape views and cultural amenities that downtown Beaufort has to offer. This home comes furnished minus specified art work and outdoor items.
LRMLS #158423
Oct 17, 2018
Sold
$375,000
$134/sq ft
Aug 15, 2018
Listed
$389,000
$139/sq ft
+45
Welcome home to your charming Lowcountry bungalow, just a short walk to the downtown historic district! Also, enjoy walking or bicycling on the Spanish Moss Trail that runs closely behind this property & offers 13+ miles of beautiful waterways, marshes & scenic historic sights. This home truly offers the best of a simpler time, when quality of construction was paramount & attention to detail was a craft. Over the years, the story of this home has evolved along with its modern-day comforts & upgrades. Newer features include a gourmet kitchen & an enlarged master suite with a claw foot tub, double vanity, custom walk-in shower & walk-in closet. Take a virtual tour by pasting this link into your browser as this home is simply a must see https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=giVc3ePNHCs&mls=1 Oh if these walls could talk and tell us the many stories of this beautifully maintained home. Plan to take your time when you visit this beauty...she has so much to offer. Don't miss the period perfect trim work, wainscoting, doors, glass door knobs & original hardwood flooring throughout most of the house along with original & more recently added built-ins. The kitchen has been perfectly updated with stainless appliances including a gas stove on a newer center island, lovely lighting fixtures, granite countertops, a large bowl stainless sink yet stays true to its original beauty by incorporating a stunning original built-in wall storage unit & wainscoting trim. The current owner enclosed a portion of the back porch & added a Butler's pantry complete with a built in bar on one side & a coffee bar & storage cabinets on the other side. Also off of the kitchen, there is a spacious utility room with a pantry, extra refrigerator and the washer & dryer. Imagine entertaining friends & family in the heart of this lovely home. The kitchen area also boasts a roomy sitting area which could also be used as a breakfast area. The living room is equally full of charms of yesteryear with the original wood burning fireplace & wood flooring. There is also a nice dining area in the living space. Off of the living room, you will find the office which was enclosed at some point in the past & offers wainscoting ceilings & wood walls on one side. The current owner operated an in-home business here & received a special Home Office Variance from the City of Beaufort to do so. This also meant upgrading & updating some of the electrical & wifi/network capabilities of the home, which will now be to your benefit. Heading down the hallway to the two downstairs bedrooms, don't miss the built-in bookshelves under the stairs & the Tiffany-style lighting fixture above. In the front of the house, there is a spacious second bedroom with a walk-in cedar closet. The hall bath was beautifully renovated with new fixtures, a new toilet, new flooring & a new vanity while preserving the original wainscoting, tub & surrounding tile work. At some point in time, the master suite was enlarged by combining two former bedrooms into one spacious master bedroom & gorgeous bathroom. The bedroom offers a small walk-in closet, original wood flooring & trim then opens up to a bathroom that dreams are made of! There is a double vanity, a claw foot bathtub, a built-in corner storage cabinet, a spacious walk-in closet with built-in cabinets & dressing table & a private toilet & walk-in shower area that was recently renovated top to bottom. It's the perfect marriage of historic charm & modern-day comforts. Up the wooden staircase, you will find a second floor bedroom complete with a built-in sitting area, built-in bookshelves, shiplap wall trim on each end & oodles of cottage charm. You will love all of the benefits of town living while having space to relax, play & garden in your peaceful 1/3 acre yard filled with low-maintenance garden beds, irrigation on a private well & a stunning brick paver patio and walkway. Out back you will enjoy entertaining or simply relaxing on your screened porch complete with a ceiling fan & a built-in speakers. There is also a detached one-car garage in addition to ample parking space in the driveway and in the front of the home. Other nice features worthy of mentioning include: Flood insurance is not required, a termite bond is in place currently, the entire exterior was just professionally painted, the utility bills are quite reasonable & a history will be provided in the documents section, the roof was replaced in 2010 by DA Roofing & repaired by the same contractor after some storm damage in 2016. There are hard-wired speakers connected through the office and there is a special box that allows them to be turned on and off separately. There are 2 speakers in the living room; 2 in the kitchen; 2 on the screened porch and 2 outside on the patio perfect when you want to turn on music while you relax or while entertaining friends and family. The back yard is fenced in, irrigation is fed by a private well, the interior walls are mostly plaster offering a higher end look & a better sound buffer from in-town living. In November 2011, Lohr Plumbing installed a new 100 foot EZ Flow Septic Drainfield System in the back yard, the gas heating in the home is extremely efficient & there is a newer gas hot water heater. We are estimating the total heated square footage as 2,100 based off of measurements taken & added to the documents section which did not take into account the walk-in closet or any closet measurements in the home. Buyer should verify square footage as well for accuracy.
LRMLS #156184
Mar 12, 2018
Listed
$389,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 2006
Sold
$425,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2004
Sold
$178,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1994
Sold
$87,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 1991
Sold
$59,900
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1984
Sold
$58,500
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,276
2024
$4,276 (+31.1%)
2023
$3,262 (+18.2%)
2022
$2,760
2021
$2,760 (−58.0%)
2020
$6,576 (+2.4%)
2019
$6,420 (+514.0%)
2018
$1,046 (+22.8%)
2017
$852 (+1.1%)
2016
$842 (+1.8%)
2015
$827 (+1.8%)
2014
$812
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,800
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,800
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R120 003 000 535A 0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Beaufort, SC • 29902
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 510 Ribaut Rd
$805,028
$32K under list price of $837K
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