COMPLETELY REMODELED home steps away from beach access. Turnkey home for your forever paradise, vacation getaway, or investment property with room for 12 people or more. Open floor plan with abundant natural light and oversized windows. This home features an oversized family room, a chef's kitchen, and a dining room with a fireplace. Outside is a workshop/man/woman cave, 2 large decks & several patios. An elevator provides access from the 2-car garage to the kitchen. Located within walking distance of the Beach and Beach Club with restaurants, pool, gym, tennis & pickleball. Fripp offers 2 championship coastal golf courses, an ocean marina, nature trails, 4-6 miles of paved biking paths, and 3.5 miles of private white sand beach. This 2941 sq ft 3-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom home offers the rare combination of generous living space and true walkability to Fripp Island's white-sand beach and island amenities. Thoughtfully updated with meticulous care, with recent improvements including: - Entire home freshly painted inside and out - Bunk room/lanai remodel - Master bathroom remodel - Upstairs hallway bathroom with shower added - His-and-hers walk-in closets in the primary bedroom with high-quality built-in cabinetry and shelving - Renewed decks (new joists and deck boards) - New appliances in 2020: Samsung refrigerator, GE double oven, Samsung microwave/convection oven - AC units (2017-2021) with electrostatic filters on a professional maintenance program - Electric water heater (July 2019) Upstairs: The primary suite features a large, newly remodeled master bathroom with dual sinks and a luxurious shower with dual shower heads. The spacious bedroom includes a queen bed and 2 walk-in closets with custom built-in shelving. A convenient new hallway bathroom with a shower serves guests upstairs. An oversized living area has a game room on one side and a comfortable TV sitting area on the other. The chef's kitchen boasts a downdraft stovetop on the large center island, abundant high-quality custom pull-out drawers and cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. A cozy fireplace in the dining room adds warmth. The elevator provides effortless access from the 2-car garage--perfect for groceries and luggage. Downstairs: 2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus an attached bunk room/lanai. The spacious main bedroom offers a queen bed and a generous walk-in closet. The guest bedroom features 3 beds and a walk-in closet. There is plenty of natural light and direct access to the patio, garage, outdoor shower, and detached shed. The bunk room/lanai includes a bunk bed with a pull-out bed and back door access to a walkway leading towards beach access. Outdoor Living & Entertaining: Fripp Island living shines outdoors, and 609 Dolphin delivers. Enjoy a covered patio, an open outdoor sitting area with a gas fire pit, and 2 large decks. A spacious 2-car garage and a large driveway (space for 3+ cars) enhance the rental appeal. The detached shed/man-woman cave provides the perfect spot for woodworking, arts & crafts, or extra storage. Exceptional Rental Potential: With a flexible layout ideal for large groups and multi-generational vacations, direct beach access, and a short walk to Center Island (Resort Restaurant, Sandbar, Island Bites, shops, pools, gym, tennis, and pickleball), this home has strong upside for vacation rentals if desired.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$338Price/Sq.Ft.
$117/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kenneth Wessels• Palmetto Moon Realty, LLC
Community amenities: pickleball, tennis courts, fitness center, dock, marina, golf, pool, playground, boat landing, boat storage, walking trail, membership may be required
Other
Handicap-accessible elevator
Electricity and solar
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Desirable 4th row location. Short walk to Fripp's BEST BEACH and Fripp Club Amenities. Perfect home for primary residence or income producing vacation rental. Great opportunity to be this close to the beach and priced below $400k. There is an elevator that conveniently provides transportation from inside the oversized garage to the kitchen/den area. Offered unfurnished. First floor with 2 bedrooms, full bath, sunroom and laundry room has just been completely updated with new flooring and new paint. Large rooms and loads of windows.
LRMLS #145244
Sep 2, 2015
Listed
$385,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$604
2024
$604
2023
$604
2022
$604 (−72.8%)
2021
$2,216 (−55.6%)
2020
$4,996 (−1.0%)
2019
$5,046 (−28.2%)
2018
$7,026 (−11.8%)
2017
$7,970 (+2.9%)
2016
$7,749 (+4.4%)
2015
$7,420 (+179.9%)
2014
$2,651
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,773
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,773
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R400 040 000 0024 0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
8 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fripp Island, SC • 29920
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 609 Dolphin Rd
$954,056
$41K under list price of $995K
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