$724,900

125 Sea Otter Ln Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

Fripp Island Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,410/month

Total Views 10,377
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
$434 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and modern comfort in this beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath cottage nestled at the end of a private cul-de-sac on Fripp Island. Overlooking the serene Blue Heron Lake, this one-level ranch home boasts a bright, open floor plan with abundant natural light streaming through large windows that perfectly frame the picturesque views.

Step into a thoughtfully updated kitchen and bathrooms, designed with both style and functionality in mind. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on the spacious front porch, or dining on the back deck while watching herons and other local wildlife in their natural habitat. This updated and well maintained home offers privacy, surrounded by lush Lowcountry beauty. With easy beach access, golf courses, and Fripp Island's exclusive amenities just a short golf cart ride away, it's an ideal setting for creating lifelong memories.

Fripp Island, a premier private island resort community, features pristine beaches, world-class golf courses, tennis courts, and miles of scenic walking and biking trails. It's also a wildlife sanctuary, home to deer, egrets, and other coastal creatures that make every day feel like a getaway.

Whether you're seeking a family retreat, a lucrative investment property with a strong rental history, or your dream Lowcountry home, this cottage delivers on all fronts. Embrace the Fripp Island lifestyle and make this slice of paradise your own!

Listing Agent

Allison Greco

Greco Group Brokered by eXp License #93493 Listed on: 01/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 7,693 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a pond

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R400-040-000-0728-0000

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,876

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • CommunityFeatures: Tennis Court(s), Golf, Security Gate
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Ownership: No
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Family Room
  • Roof: Composition
  • Keywords ADU YN: No
  • Keywords Family Room: Yes
  • Keywords Formal Dining Room: No
  • Keywords Fireplace: Yes
  • Keywords GarageCarport: None
  • Keywords Waterfront: Pond/Lake
  • Keywords Dock: Not Applicable
  • General Property Description Bank Owned: No
  • General Property Description Short Sale: No
  • General Property Description:Basement: No
  • Financial HOAPOA Fee: Yes
  • Exterior Extras Porch: Yes
  • AppliancesEquipment Dishwasher: Yes
  • AppliancesEquipment ElecOvenRange: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Public Water: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Community Gated Community: Yes
  • Community Waterfront Community2: Yes
  • Foundation Elevated: Yes
  • Exterior Extras Deck: Yes
  • Dining LivDinCombo: Yes
  • Other Rooms Family Room3: Yes
  • Other Rooms Master Bedroom 1st Flr: Yes
  • Walls:Sheet Rock: Yes
  • Fireplace One: Yes
  • Fireplace Wood5: Yes
  • Cooling Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Community Amenities Security Gate: Yes
  • Community Golf Community: Yes
  • Construction BoardBatten: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • AppliancesEquipment Dryer: Yes
  • AppliancesEquipment Washer: Yes
  • Water Sewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Community Amenities Golf: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Water Heater Electric4: Yes
  • Fireplace Family Room4: Yes
  • Keywords:Senior Community YN2: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Elec/Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Foyer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: Pond/Lake
  • Construction Type: Board/Batten
  • Foundation Details: Elevated
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Community Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7693.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: R400-040-000-0728-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4876.0
  • Tax Map Number: 00334310

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,447 $21,050 $0 $0
2023 $5,447 $21,050 $0 $0
2022 $4,876 $18,300 $0 $0
2021 $4,168 $15,890 $0 $0
2020 $1,217 $10,592 $2,200 $8,392
2019 $1,241 $10,592 $2,200 $8,392
2018 $1,165 $10,590 $0 $0
2017 $1,075 $10,220 $0 $0
2016 $1,034 $10,220 $0 $0
2014 $866 $10,220 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $724,900 -3.2% $434 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Price Changed $749,000 -3.9% $448 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $779,000 +155.4% $466 / Sq Ft
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $305,000 -7.6% $182 / Sq Ft
09/18/2021 09/18/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $330,000 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $305,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $274,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS

MLS Number: 188256

Lowcountry Regional MLS

APN: R400-040-000-0728-0000

South Carolina Beaufort County Saint Helena Island 29920 Fripp Island

125 Sea Otter Ln, Saint Helena Island, SC

This home is located at 125 Sea Otter Ln, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 and is currently priced at $724,900, approximately $433 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 125 Sea Otter Ln is a home located in Beaufort County with nearby schools including St. Helena Elementary School, Lady's Island Middle School, and Beaufort High School.

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