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.
Under contract
Price cut: $10K (3/7)
$79,000
196 Polowana Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
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5Acres
Resident S/D Lot, Land
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5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
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$500/mo HOA
What's special
Sweeping marsh viewsPreserved coastal settingBeautiful lakefront lotSouthern exposureAbundant wildlifeNatural beautyCooling breezes
- 277 days |
- 553 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 07:39am
Listed by:
Laura Hart 919-710-6889,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp,
Allison Sutcliffe Greco,
Greco Group Brokered by eXp
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS,MLS#: 191096
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1
- Topography: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: R30001000000860000
- Zoning description: Rural Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Available Not on Site
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walking Trail, Dock, Gated, Boat Landing
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $6,000 annually
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $67,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,103
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 278 days
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,854/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Contingent | $79,000 |
Source:  Lowcountry Regional MLS #191096 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $79,000-11.2% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #191096 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $89,000-15.2% |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $104,900-8.7% |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $114,900-8.1% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #191096 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000-7.1% |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listing removed | $134,500 |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #187013 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $134,500+0.7% |
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| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $133,500+0.8% |
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| 12/7/2024 | Price change | $132,500-1.9% |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $135,000+42.1% |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #187013 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Sold | $95,000-4.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2022 | Price change | $99,900-28.1% |
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| 7/8/2022 | Price change | $139,000-6.7% |
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| 3/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,000-16.8% |
Source: Ballenger Realty #170074 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2021 | Listing removed | $179,000 |
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| 1/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,000-5.3% |
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| 11/21/2019 | Listing removed | $189,000 |
Source: Lowcountry Real Estate #162335 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,000-19.6% |
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| 2/13/2019 | Listing removed | $235,000 |
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| 7/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $235,000+6.5% |
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| 3/28/2006 | Sold | $220,695 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,103 -50.1% | $4,050 -48.6% |
| 2022 | $2,211 +3.2% | $7,880 |
| 2021 | $2,144 | $7,880 |
| 2020 | -- | $7,880 -25% |
| 2019 | $2,707 +5.5% | $10,500 |
| 2018 | $2,566 -6.8% | $10,500 -12.5% |
| 2017 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2016 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $2,754 | $12,000 |
| 2010 | $2,754 +2% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,699 +2.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,641 +4.9% | $11,700 |
| 2007 | $2,518 | $11,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Nearby schools
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- 6/10St. Helena Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Lady's Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Beaufort High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
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