$500,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

1407 Shipwatch Rd Kiawah Island, SC 29455

1 Bed
1 Bath
710 Sq Ft
1979 Built

Recently Sold

$704 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Fitness Center
  • Lagoon View
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of August 2025

This beautifully renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom luxury villa is located in the highly desirable West Beach Villas. With a fabulous rental history, this villa is currently generating over 40K in annual rental income. Just a two-minute walk to the beach and the property owners' pool, this first-floor end unit offers easy access with minimal steps-- ideal when carrying in beach chairs, groceries, or luggage. The villa is also adjacent to the West Beach conference center, just a short bike ride to Freshfields Village, and provides quick access on and off the island.The open-concept living area features beautiful hardwood flooring, a newly added queen sized sleeper sofa , and additional lounge seating, all positioned to enjoy serene lagoon views. The dining area, withseating for four overlooks Kiawah's natural habitat enhancing the villa's bright and airy ambiance. Another bonus feature is being an end unit that has additional windows and offers more square footage and additional sunlight.

The fully equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and everything needed for a comfortable stay. The spacious bedroom includes a king-size bed, coastal furnishings and a walk-in closet. The attached bathroom was recently remodeled and features sliding glass barn doors.

Throughout the villa, hardwood flooring enhances the coastal aesthetic. A highlight of this property is the screened-in porch, where large sliding doors allow natural light to flood the space. Here, you'll find a table with two chairs and two Adirondack chairsthe perfect spot to relax, take in the peaceful lagoon views! At closing. Buyer is to pay .5 of 1% of the sales price as a one time fee.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Dewitt

Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC License #83751 Listed on: 03/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Dewitt

Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC License #83751 Listed on: 03/08/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $255 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 710 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Lagoon Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Mt. Zion Elementary School
  • Haut Gap Middle School
  • St. Johns High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Kiawah Island Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,735

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$255 per month

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Attached
  • Subdivision Name: Kiawah Island
  • Directions: Go Through Main Gate. Make Your First Right Onto Kiawah Beach Dr. Take 2nd Exit At Round About And Villa Is On Left.
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Structure Type: Condo Regime, Condominium, Villa
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living/Dining Combo, Utility

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural
  • Waterfront Features: Lagoon
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Lawn Maint Incl, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee: 3057
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mt. Zion
  • High School: St. Johns
  • Middle Or Junior School: Haut Gap

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 2070600376

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Schrader Gregory and Schrader Jennifer
Bought by
Neisler Henry Parks and Neisler Leonor Demori
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Dewitt
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Dewitt
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%
Views
155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
99.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2023
Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Hirsch Amy H
Bought by
Schrader Gregory and Schrader Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Steven Ellis
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-6.95%
Views
245

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$341,250
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2006
Sold by
Eta Of Kiawah Llc
Bought by
Hirsch Kevan F and Hirsch Amy Hughes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2004
Sold by
Kosch John
Bought by
Eta Of Kiawah Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2004
Sold by
Beach Frederick M and Beach Ruth L
Bought by
Kosch John

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2002
Sold by
Beach Frederick M and Beach Ruth L
Bought by
Beach Frederick M and Beach Ruth L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $500,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $455,000 South Carolina Title
Deed $375,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $225,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $341,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $281,014 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $500,000 -5.5% $704 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $529,000 -3.6% $745 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $549,000 +4.6% $773 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $525,000 -4.4% $739 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $549,000 +20.7% $773 / Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Sold $455,000 -7.0% $728 / Sq Ft
02/03/2023 02/03/23 For Sale $489,000 -- $782 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,735 $27,300 $0 $0
2023 $6,735 $10,920 $0 $0
2022 $2,554 $10,920 $0 $0
2021 $2,525 $10,920 $0 $0
2020 $2,492 $10,920 $0 $0
2019 $2,859 $12,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,708 $12,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,605 $12,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,473 $12,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,364 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 25006195

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 207-06-00-376