Enjoy expansive views of the Beaufort River from your own backyard. This 1940s Era Lowcountry cottage has brought joy to four generations of a Beaufort family. It’s a roomy fixer upper with hardwood floors and lots of wide windows for capturing the view; three bedrooms and two and a half baths, a one-car attached garage; living room with gas log fireplace, bay window and built-in shelving; kitchen with quaint cabinetry; dining room with water views; a bright and sunny Carolina room that leads out onto a large deck with bench seating. Enjoy brunch on the patio and have a front row seat for some of Beaufort’s signature events.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$609Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Ragland• Coldwell Banker Access Realty
•843-705-2000 (broker)
•tom@mycbhomes.com (broker)
Bought with Colleen Baisley• Lowcountry Real Estate
Enjoy expansive views of the Beaufort River from your own backyard. This 1940s Era Lowcountry cottage has brought joy to four generations of a Beaufort family. It’s a roomy fixer upper with hardwood floors and lots of wide windows for capturing the view; three bedrooms and two and a half baths, a one-car attached garage; living room with gas log fireplace, bay window and built-in shelving; kitchen with quaint cabinetry; dining room with water views; a bright and sunny Carolina room that leads out onto a large deck with bench seating. Enjoy brunch on the patio and have a front row seat for some of Beaufort’s signature events such as the Water Festival, the Christmas Boat Parade, and breathtaking moonrises over the river. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Centrally located, close to Bay Street events and restaurants, hospitals, shopping. Sold as is, seller will make no repairs.
RSMLS #376779
Apr 13, 2018
Sold
$550,000
$270/sq ft
Feb 26, 2018
Listed
$599,000
$294/sq ft
LRMLS #151286
Feb 21, 2017
Listed
$599,000
$294/sq ft
LRMLS #151287
Feb 21, 2017
Listed
$599,000
$294/sq ft
LRMLS #141388
Dec 9, 2014
Listed
$725,000
$355/sq ft
LRMLS #141389
Dec 9, 2014
Listed
$725,000
$355/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,025
2024
$10,025
2023
$10,025 (+11.7%)
2022
$8,978 (+6.8%)
2021
$8,404 (−13.9%)
2020
$9,758 (+2.5%)
2019
$9,523 (+242.3%)
2018
$2,782 (+18.0%)
2017
$2,358 (+1.2%)
2016
$2,329 (+1.8%)
2015
$2,287 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,252
Tax history for 885 Ribaut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,025
2024
$10,025
2023
$10,025 (+11.7%)
2022
$8,978 (+6.8%)
2021
$8,404 (−13.9%)
2020
$9,758 (+2.5%)
2019
$9,523 (+242.3%)
2018
$2,782 (+18.0%)
2017
$2,358 (+1.2%)
2016
$2,329 (+1.8%)
2015
$2,287 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,252
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,112
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R120 005 000 160A 0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Library
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Room 5 Information
Carolina Room
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Unfurnished
Flooring: Wood
Other Features: Book Cases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Main Level Master
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3692
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.3692
Property Information
Has View
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Location
Multi Unit Information
# Of Lots: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,112
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Beaufort County
APN: R120 005 000 160A 0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Beaufort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Beaufort Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Battery Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.18M – $1.43M
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