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$79,000 -$10,000 (-11.24%) Price Reduced

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  • Residential Lots
  • 5 Acres
  • Updated 18 hours ago
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196 Polowana Road, Saint Helena Island, SCVideo Tour of 196 Polowana Road, Saint Helena Island, SC.
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.

Full Property Details for 196 Polowana Rd

General

  • Price: $79,000
  • HOA FEE: $500/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $1,103
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Residential Lots
  • Source: LRMLS
  • MLS ID: 191096
  • Updated: 3/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 261 day(s) ago

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Walking Trail, Dock, Security Gate, Boat Landing

Location

  • Area: St Helena Island
  • County: Beaufort

Community

  • Gated community: Yes
  • Association: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Available, Available Not on Site

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 5
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 217,800
  • Lot Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1
  • Frontage: County Road, Private Road
  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
  • Zoning: Rural Residential

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Lagoon, Pond
  • Boat Dock Slip: Yes
  • Dock Description: Not Applicable

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Acre: $15,800
  • For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: $6,000
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $1,103
  • Terms: FHA, Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: TRACT S-3 SOUTH POLAWANA ISL PB70 P43 PB71 P90 PB76 P141 PB103 P68 SUBJ TO ROLL BACK TAX LIEN SPLIT 5/84 0.88 AC 16/243
  • Property ID: R300-010-000-0086-0000

Listed by Greco Group Brokered by eXp, Laura Hart (919) 710-6889 and Greco Group Brokered by eXp, Allison Sutcliffe Greco

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— 196 Polowana Rd —

  • Laura Hart

    Greco Group Brokered by eXp

  • Allison Sutcliffe Greco

    Greco Group Brokered by eXp

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 196 Polowana Rd

School District:Beaufort County School District
NameGradesDistance
St. Helena Elementary School
1025 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena, SC 29920
PK-51.3 mi
Lady's Island Middle School
30 Cougar Drive, Beaufort, SC 29907
6-83.5 mi
Beaufort High School
84 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907
9-124.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 196 Polowana Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/07/2026
Price Reduced
$79,000
-11.24%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Reduced
$89,000
-15.16%
MLS
9/08/2025
Price Reduced
$104,900
-8.7%
MLS
7/25/2025
Price Reduced
$114,900
-8.08%
MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$125,000
31.58%
MLS
10/05/2023
Sold
$95,000
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Tax History for 196 Polowana Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,513
37%
$5,700
41%
2023
$1,103
-50%
$4,050
-49%
2022
$2,211
3%
$7,880
—
2021
$2,144
-21%
$7,880
-25%
2019
$2,707
5%
$10,500
—
2018
$2,566
-16%
$10,500
-12%
2017
$3,042
2%
$12,000
—
2016
$2,977
5%
$12,000
—
2015
$2,844
-1%
$12,000
-94%
2014
$2,872
3%
$200,000
1567%
2013
$2,778
—
$12,000
—
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Listed by Greco Group Brokered by eXp, Laura Hart (919) 710-6889 and Greco Group Brokered by eXp, Allison Sutcliffe Greco

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196 Polowana Road, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 (MLS# 191096) is a Residential Lots property with a lot size of 5 acres. 196 Polowana Road is currently listed for $79,000 and was received on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 196 Polowana Road? Do you have questions about finding other Residential Lots real estate for sale in Saint Helena Island? You can browse all Saint Helena Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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