This one of a kind tree farm has it all!! Beautifully appointed, large, one bedroom, ground level apartment, with full network and AV wiring. Main building has 3 huge bay doors. Full bath, Fertilizer Tank, 3 deep artisan wells, 440 power, 2 transformers, second floor has cement floor, and a separate office. Plus a swimming pool, and hot tub, fertilizer bays, water shower station, second building, and very large shade building with all the water/fertilizer system in place (greenhouse). Three types of trees convey with the property. .. see Transaction Desk for additional remarks!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
5.16 acresLot Size
$652Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Chip Larkby• Brokers Real Estate
•843-837-6080 (broker)
•sherry@brokersre.com (broker)
Bought with Chip Larkby• Brokers Real Estate
•843-837-6080 (broker)
•sherry@brokersre.com (broker)
Source:RSMLS #363604
Redfin Estimate
$652,460
$267K since sold in June 2019$20K since August
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This home's estimate is 52.2% higher than the average sale price ($429K) of 4 comparable homes.
This one of a kind tree farm has it all!! Beautifully appointed, large, one bedroom, ground level apartment, with full network and AV wiring. Main building has 3 huge bay doors. Full bath, Fertilizer Tank, 3 deep artisan wells, 440 power, 2 transformers, second floor has cement floor, and a separate office. Plus a swimming pool, and hot tub, fertilizer bays, water shower station, second building, and very large shade building with all the water/fertilizer system in place (greenhouse). Three types of trees convey with the property...see additional remarks! What an incredible property! This one of a kind tree farm has it all!! Beautifully appointed, large, one bedroom, ground level apartment, with full network and AV wiring. Main building has 3 huge bay doors. Full bath, Fertilizer Tank, 3 deep artesian wells, 440 power, 2 transformers, second floor has cement floor, and a separate office. Plus a swimming pool, and hot tub, fertilizer bays, water shower station, second building, and very large shade building with all the water/fertilizer system in place (greenhouse). Three types of trees convey with the property, most potted. Property is all gravel avenues, and all 5 acres is fully fenced with electric gate. A must see. If you are looking for either a great retirement compound, small farm, place for horses or livestock, location for nearly any type of business, or simply looking to expand your already busy landscape business, this property is like NO other in the area. Though it is currently a turn-key greenery, it could very easily be an excellent location for cars, boats, RV's, equipment storage, stone or paver storage, or just the ULTIMATE man-cave, hobby compound. Impossible to reproduce this one for three times the asking price. St. Helena Island is a rural/agricultural bearer island. Located a short distance from 95 in Beaufort, SC. Take highway 21 to Tom Fripp Rd. Property is on the left." *Seller Financing may be considered *Lease may be considered *Select heavy equipment is NOT included in sale price, but may be purchased *Currently taxed as Agricultural property (less than $800yr) *Close to Hunting, Dataw, and Fripp Islands, Historic Frogmore, and a short drive to the airport, shopping, restaurants, and Downtown Beaufort. 45 minute drive from Bluffton.
RSMLS #363604
Aug 30, 2017
Sold
$295,000
$295/sq ft
May 26, 2017
Listed
$325,000
$325/sq ft
This one of a kind tree farm has it all!! Beautifully appointed, large, one bedroom, ground level apartment, with full network and AV wiring. Main building has 3 huge bay doors. Full bath, Fertilizer Tank, 3 deep artisan wells, 440 power, 2 transformers, second floor has cement floor, and a separate office. Plus a swimming pool, and hot tub, fertilizer bays, water shower station, second building, and very large shade building with all the water/fertilizer system in place (greenhouse). Three types of trees convey with the property. .. see Transaction Desk for additional remarks!
Charleston Trident MLS #1220363
Nov 26, 2012
Sold
$217,525
$218/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Listed
$1
$0/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 2001
Sold
$167,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 2001
Sold
$36,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,491 (+0.5%)
2024
$3,472 (+2.1%)
2023
$3,401 (−2.6%)
2022
$3,493 (+111.2%)
2021
$1,654 (−73.6%)
2020
$6,255 (+685.6%)
2019
$796 (−4.8%)
2017
$836
Tax history for 231 Tom Fripp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,491 (+0.5%)
2024
$3,472 (+2.1%)
2023
$3,401 (−2.6%)
2022
$3,493 (+111.2%)
2021
$1,654 (−73.6%)
2020
$6,255 (+685.6%)
2019
$796 (−4.8%)
2017
$836
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
T2R
Rural Zone
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
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ST HELENA ISLAND RURAL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,000
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 49 SEC 9 1S1E PB82 P16 OWNERS RESIDENCE LAND AT (25%) TREE FARMING AT (75%) 12/12 AC CORRECTION PB135 P168 SUBJ TO ROLL BACK TAX LIEN
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 224,770
Legal Lot Number: 49
Municipality Name: ST HELENA ISLAND
Acres: 5.16
Zoning Code: 9999
County Use Description: RESIMP SINGLEFAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ST HELENA ISLAND
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Beaufort County
APN: R300 011 000 067A 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 • 5.7mi
3/10
Beaufort High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 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, 20 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$620,000 – $751,000
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