Welcome tο thiѕ cаlmіng, nature orіеnted, three bedroom, three bath homе wіth multiple primary suites. Its a great vacation, second, or primary home within a mile of the beach located in beautiful Sea Pines. Renovations in 2022 include new primary bedroom closet and bath featuring shower, tub, and heated tile floor and towel rack. After a great day at the beach, relax in the salt water hot tub (2026) or use the outdoor shower to cool off. Updates include plumbing, windows, duct work, and mosquito system for the yard. Detached storage building is convenient for bikes and other items.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
6,011 sq ftLot Size
$709Price/Sq.Ft.
$200/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Nancy Sain• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lowcountry
•843-341-3700 (broker)
•karen.ryan@howardhannatate.com (broker)
Bought with Christopher Bland• RE/MAX Island Realty
Est. $4,538 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 53 Lawton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RSMLS #511539
Sep 15, 2026
Sold
$1,175,000
$709/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2026
Listed
$1,300,000
$785/sq ft
RSMLS #335234
Mar 12, 2015
Sold
$389,000
$235/sq ft
Jan 25, 2015
Listed
$389,000
$235/sq ft
Beautifully updated home just a short distance to the beach in Sea Pines. Located about 3/4 mile from the beach, the owners love walking to the beach and the proximity to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Updated kitchen and new master bath. Entry courtyard has beautiful pavers. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is your opportunity for an updated home in Sea Pines close to the beach. Sea Pines has a new Beach Club, Plantation Golf Club and the new Harbourtown Golf LInks is due to open in April. Be here for the Heritage Golf Tournament.
RSMLS #320728
Mar 22, 2013
Sold
$327,500
$198/sq ft
Feb 7, 2013
Listed
$349,000
$211/sq ft
One of the best buys for a beach-oriented home in all of Sea Pines Plantation! Located about 3/4-mile from the beach, this charming 3 bedroom "cottage" features a light/bright/open-style floorplan with entry foyer, great room with fireplace/built-in's/paneled cathedral ceiling/Pergo floors, beautifully-updated kitchen with custom cabinetry & tile floors, delightful master suite plus 2 guest suites & a shared guest bath. Enjoy terrific privacy with the home's garden gate entry courtyard (including handy storage shed) plus a great backyard/patio that views to wooded open space. Move-in ready!
RSMLS #223206
Nov 30, 2005
Sold
$490,000
$296/sq ft
Oct 25, 2005
Listed
$495,000
$299/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1992
Sold
$140,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1977
Sold
$10,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,116 (−0.9%)
2024
$2,136 (+1.0%)
2023
$2,114 (−2.8%)
2022
$2,175 (−2.5%)
2021
$2,230 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,221 (+7.6%)
2019
$2,065 (+2.1%)
2018
$2,021 (−2.7%)
2017
$2,077 (+9.0%)
2016
$1,906 (−56.4%)
2015
$4,369 (+1.6%)
2014
$4,302
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,997 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,657
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R550 018 00A 0383 0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
PD-1
Planned Development Mixed-Use District
The purpose of the Planned Development Mixed-Use District is to recognize the existence within the Town of certain unique Planned Unit Development s that are greater than 250 acres in size. Generally, these PUDs have served to establish the special character of Hilton Head Island as a high quality resort and residential community. It is the intent in establishing this district to allow the continuation of well-planned development within these areas. In limited situations, some commercially planned portions of PUDs are placed within other base districts to more specifically define the types of commercial uses allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive sales
Jul 26, 2022 • Final
Addition to existing single family residential property
Addition
Bathroom
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.