217 Locust Fence Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
About this home
Start living the Dataw Island dream in this beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering stylish one-level living and gorgeous golf-course views. The open, airy floor plan features hardwood flooring throughout, cathedral ceilings, beautiful trim work, designer lighting, and abundant natural light. The inviting Great Room showcases a shiplap gas fireplace with custom built-ins, soaring ceilings, and a wall of windows and doors opening to the spectacular screened porch. The adjacent dining area comfortably seats eight and enjoys beautiful golf-course views. The updated kitchen features newer stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, granite sink, convection cooktop, and an oversized window overlooking the golf course. The spacious primary suite offers hardwood floors and a newly renovated spa-like bath with a large walk-in shower and double vanity. Two generous guest bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, with one featuring a Murphy bed for easy conversion to an office or study. A beautifully updated guest bath completes the home. The oversized screened porch is an entertainer's dream, featuring two couches, chairs, dining space, and a mounted TV. Beyond, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard overlooking Morgan River #4, Adirondack seating, and a Solo firepit with surround. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage with workshop space, separate golf-cart garage/cart barn, and beautiful tabby driveway and walkway. Home is being sold fully furnished with beautiful furnishings and artwork, per the furnishings list, and includes a four-passenger Club Car golf cart. Enjoy all that Dataw Island has to offer, including two 18-hole golf courses, marina, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, Community Center, Morgan River Grill, scenic trails, and a golf-cart-friendly community. This exceptional home is truly move-in ready--just bring your suitcase and start enjoying the best of Lowcountry living! Membership in Dataw Island Club is required.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Gas fireplace in the great room
Ceiling fan(s)
Furnished
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump
Electric heat pump cooling
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Outdoor grill
Parking
Paved parking
Garage door opener
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Fire alarm
Construction
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Cable TV available
HOA & community
Quarterly HOA fee of $1,026.75
Community amenities include pickleball, croquet, bocce, tennis courts, a garden, fitness center, dog park, dock, marina, golf, pool, playground, boat landing, boat storage, clubhouse, walking trail, security gate, and storage lot. Membership may be required.
Electricity and solar
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Enjoy the Best of the Low Country on Dataw Island. This Beautiful, well cared for home boasts a welcoming open & airy 3 bedroom, 2 bath split floor plan. High ceilings with lots of windows allow natural light throughout. Recent upgrades include Bamboo Floors, Quartz Countertops, Granite Sink, newer Appliances. This home offers an oversized 2 car garage with workshop space, an oversized golf cart garage for added storage & a beautiful tabby drive & walkway. This nicely landscaped, move-in ready home backs to Morgan River #4. You can enjoy comfortable evenings on the screened in porch or sit by the gas fireplace in the house! Dataw Island living offers many outstanding amenities. This home is a great value in an appreciating market! Call today to make an appointment.
LRMLS #145876
Oct 30, 2015
Listed
$274,900
$147/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1997
Sold
$39,900
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,668
2024
$1,668
2023
$1,668 (+6.6%)
2022
$1,564 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,519 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,503 (+2.3%)
2019
$1,469 (−59.1%)
2018
$3,587 (+133.9%)
2017
$1,534 (+38.5%)
2016
$1,107 (+2.1%)
2015
$1,084 (+6.0%)
2014
$1,023
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
7,353 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1997
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,868
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,868
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Beaufort County
APN
R300 005 00A 0412 0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Saint Helena Island. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 217 Locust Fence Rd
$644,833
$4,167 under list price of $649K
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