5920 Selkirk Plantation Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
About this home
Beautiful house located on your own private island. Spectacular waterfront property on Leadenwah Creek. This fine property is in Selkirk Plantation on Wadmalaw Island and is two separate lots(#11and 12). The spacious main house has 4500 sq. ft. and guest house (1260 sq.ft.)are located on Lot 11 that contains 21 acres of high land plus 29 acres of tidal marsh for a total of 50 acres. Included in the 21 acres is a 15 acre island where main house and dock are located which is accessed by a private bridge. The party barn which has approximately 4000 sq. ft. is on the remaining 6 acres which is on the left before you cross the bridge. Lot 12(12 acres) is located to the right of the private road as you drive in. Lowcountry living at its best just minutes from Historic Charleston!!A truly beautiful, quality, custom home with large rooms is in a very special setting. The custom built party barn is the perfect spot for entertaining whether an oyster roast or a deb party. Guest quarters and workshop in party barn which has utility garage and tons of storage. Large patio with built in grill add to the versatility of this area. This is a very special property!!
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$3,266,490
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Market trends in 29487, SC
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
96.1%
+1.9% MoM
Median sale price
$1.2M
$80K MoM
Avg. days on market
82d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
8
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5920 Selkirk Plantation Rd
Date
Event
Price
Charleston Trident MLS #17014130
Mar 15, 2021
Sold
$2,500,000
$434/sq ft
Feb 2, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 13, 2019
Price Changed
$2,600,000
$451/sq ft
May 6, 2019
Price Changed
$2,900,000
$503/sq ft
Apr 4, 2018
Price Changed
$3,499,000
$607/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Listed
$3,650,000
$634/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #16026094
May 8, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2016
Listed
$4,495,000
$780/sq ft
Charleston Trident MLS #2220426
Mar 21, 2003
Sold
$3,047,500
$529/sq ft
Nov 25, 2002
Listed
$2,995,000
$520/sq ft
PLANTATION LIVING IN 2 YEAR OLD TRADITIONAL STYLE HOME. PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS. PRIVATE BRIDGE TO ISLAND HOME. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOODS WITH PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD. DOCK WITH BOAT LIFT. GUEST HOUSE OVER 4 CAR GARAGE. ARCHITECTS DREAM, WITH IN GROUND POOL, GAZEBO WITH BUILT IN APPLIANCES, CROWN MOLDINGS, CUSTOM WINDOWS, WELCH SLATE ROOF. FRONT PORCH WITH SCREENED BACK PORCH. CUSTOM KITCHEN, LIBRARY AND SUNROOM. MANY EXTRAS NOT LISTED. ISLAND SURROUNDED BY LEADENWAH CREEK AND MARSHLANDS. LAWN WELL 600' DEEP. BUYER TO VERIFY SQUARE FOOTAGE. LOLT EASEMENT AND COVENANTS.
Public Records
Jul 14, 1999
Sold
$600,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,822 (+7.5%)
$78,961 + $1,792,385
$1,871,346
2022
$22,155 (−38.5%)
$69,056 + $1,558,600
$1,627,656
2021
$36,021 (+1.4%)
2020
$35,522 (+10.1%)
2018
$32,249 (+2.8%)
2017
$31,365 (+96.1%)
2016
$15,996 (+1.9%)
2013
$15,705
Tax history for 5920 Selkirk Plantation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,822 (+7.5%)
$78,961 + $1,792,385
$1,871,346
2022
$22,155 (−38.5%)
$69,056 + $1,558,600
$1,627,656
2021
$36,021 (+1.4%)
2020
$35,522 (+10.1%)
2018
$32,249 (+2.8%)
2017
$31,365 (+96.1%)
2016
$15,996 (+1.9%)
2013
$15,705
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,830
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charleston County
APN
1550000007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
AG-15
Wadmalaw Agricultural Preservation District
The AG-15, Agricultural Preservation Zoning District implements the Wadmalaw Agricultural Preservation policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Police station
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: 4 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Frog Attached, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater