This 3 bedroom/2 bath lowcountry style family farm house, on 3.17 acres fronting May River Rd, can be perfectly updated to a cozy Low Country cottage. Enjoy mature muscadine grape vines, pecan trees, black walnut tree, sycamore, and a magnificent magnolia on the side and backyard. The backyard has the original syrup making hut, potting shed & pump house. Two gates from the home open to the well manacured and cleared original 2+ acre pasture/field perfect for additional cottages, pasture, etc. The back field has electric, water hook up for an additional recreational home. A prime opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Angela Paterson• Coldwell Banker Access Realty
•843-705-2000 (broker)
•tom@mycbhomes.com (broker)
Bought with Angela Paterson• Coldwell Banker Access Realty
A unique opportunity to own this prime 3.17 acre property including the original family farm house fronting May River Road. Located just a ½ mile from the entrance to Palmetto Bluff and a 5 minute drive to the busseling historic Old Town Bluffton. The low country style farm house has a completely fenced yard and gated driveway. A back gate from the home and an east side farm gate open to the well manacured and cleared original 2 plus acre pasture or field perfect for additional cottages, pasture, or farm to table planting fields. The back field has electric, water hook up for an additional recreational home. There are mature muscadine grape vines, pecan trees, black walnut tree, sycamore, and a magnificent magnolia on the side and backyard. The backyard has the original syrup making hut, potting shed & pump house. The original home with charming front porch and walk was built by the original owner. The interior has the original hardwood floors and trim. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home is perfect for updating to a cozy low country cottage. Be a part of the growing May River Preservation Community enhancing this historical area.
RSMLS #367335
May 30, 2018
Sold
$370,000
$128/sq ft
Aug 8, 2017
Listed
$445,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,372 (+1.7%)
2024
$6,266
2023
$6,266 (+9.1%)
2022
$5,744 (+2.1%)
2021
$5,624 (+3.3%)
2020
$5,442 (+1.4%)
2019
$5,365 (+83.0%)
2018
$2,932 (+3.9%)
2017
$2,822 (+1.7%)
2016
$2,774 (+4.7%)
2015
$2,650 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,563
Tax history for 489 May River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,372 (+1.7%)
2024
$6,266
2023
$6,266 (+9.1%)
2022
$5,744 (+2.1%)
2021
$5,624 (+3.3%)
2020
$5,442 (+1.4%)
2019
$5,365 (+83.0%)
2018
$2,932 (+3.9%)
2017
$2,822 (+1.7%)
2016
$2,774 (+4.7%)
2015
$2,650 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,563
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.17 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,880
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R600 037 000 0093 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
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Carport, Detached, Garage, One Space
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Screened Porch
Room 3 Information
Pantry
Room 4 Information
Living Room
Room 5 Information
Laundry
Room 6 Information
Kitchen
Room 7 Information
Eat-in Kitchen
Room 8 Information
Dining Room
Room 9 Information
Dining Room
Room 10 Information
Workshop
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Other Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Main Level Master, Smooth Ceilings, Window Treatments, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fence
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Yard Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.17
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Location
Multi Unit Information
# Of Lots: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,880
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Beaufort County
APN: R600 037 000 0093 0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bluffton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
H. E. McCracken Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
May River High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Bluffton, SC • 29910
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Estimated sale price
$576,000 – $697,000
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