Located in West Beach, 2466 Shipwatch Villa is a dramatic top-floor penthouse offering panoramic ocean views, refreshing sea breezes, and the added privacy of having no neighbors above. Shipwatch Villas feature two elevators for convenient access, while this beautifully appointed residence is being offered furnished and includes a private deck ideal for relaxing and taking in the spectacular coastal setting. Just steps from the beach, the villa is also conveniently located near Cougar Point Golf Course, the conference center, and the shops and restaurants of Freshfields Village. With its exceptional location, beautiful ocean views, and excellent rental potential, this is the perfect Kiawah retreat for those who want to be close to the heart of the island's activitywhile enjoying effortless beach access
Community amenities include boat ramp, RV/boat storage, clubhouse, dock facilities, elevators, fitness center, gated access, golf course, pool, park, security, tennis courts, trash service, and walk/jog trails
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Boasting stunning and unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and Kiawah Island's pristine beach, this special one bedroom ocean front property is unique. It has direct beach access and it is located on the top floor of the Shipwatch complex where you have a front row seat for watching Kiawah's sunset, the shrimp boats floating in the distance, deer rustling through the dunes, dolphins frolicking in the surf and sometimes the sea turtles nesting on the beach. Kiawah's property owners facility with its ocean front pool and the Cougar Point golf course are only a few minutes walk away. Another great plus is the re-development of Kiawah Island's West Beach community which will include an impressive hotel, restaurants and a new Cougar Point golf building which has already broken ground. Theproperty has been renovated and comes fully furnished and has years of impressive rental history to insure a steady income stream, if desired.
Public Records
Jun 13, 1995
Sold
$219,000
$312/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1991
Sold
$162,500
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,662 (+8.0%)
$195,500 + $322,000
$517,500
2022
$6,170 (+1.2%)
$180,000 + $270,000
$450,000
2021
$6,098 (+1.4%)
2020
$6,015 (+14.3%)
$180,000 + $270,000
$450,000
2018
$5,264 (+2.8%)
2017
$5,122 (+4.0%)
2016
$4,923 (−29.9%)
2013
$7,027
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
701
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
701
Year built
1977
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Charleston County
APN
2070600172
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Jun 5, 2019 • Active
Mechanical / heating and air
Replace the existing heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
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.
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, 23 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2466 Shipwatch Rd
$966,001
$23K under list price of $989K
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