Enjoy serene Lowcountry living on this beautiful lakefront lot with southern exposure and sweeping marsh views. Located on peaceful Polawana Island near St. Helena Island, this private retreat offers cooling breezes, moss-draped live oaks, and abundant wildlife including deer, egrets, and osprey. Polawana Island is a gated community known for its natural beauty, featuring nature trails, scenic overlooks, a rookery observation deck, and a deepwater community boat landing. Additional deepwater access is available nearby. A rare opportunity to build in a quiet, preserved coastal setting.
Vacant landProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
$15,800Price/Acres
$500/moHOA Dues
Listed by Laura Payne Hart• Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Listed by The Greco Group Greco• Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Bought with Laura Payne Hart• Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Bought with The Greco Group Greco• Greco Group Brokered by eXp
The Rural T2R Zone is intended to preserve the rural character of Beaufort County. This Zone applies to areas that consist of sparsely settled lands in an open or cultivated state. It may include large lot residential, farms where animals are raised or crops are grown, parks, woodland, grasslands, trails, and open space areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Resident S/D Lot
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Dimensions: 1x1x1
Lot Size Square Feet: 217,800
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Topography: Partially Wooded
Zoning: Rural Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,103
Parcel Number: R300-010-000-0086-0000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Available Not on Site
Location
HOA Information
HOA/POA Fee: Yes
HOA Fee Amount: $6,000
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 196 Polowana Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Community Information
Community Features: Walking Trail, Dock, Security Gate, Boat Landing
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Beaufort County
APN: R300 010 000 0086 0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
St. Helena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Lady's Island Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
3/10
Beaufort High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
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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
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 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
Saint Helena Island, SC • 29920
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Saint Helena Island. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$95,000 – $114,000
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