$500,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2024

161 Locust Fence Rd Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Course View
  • Boat Dock
  • Deep Water Access
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to this Charleston-style home with double verandas and a rear deck overlooking a lagoon! The updated kitchen is open to a gathering room and casual dining space accented with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent is another living space with large windows. The primary suite is on the first floor and features an updated bathroom with dual sinks and a tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms are on the second level with one of the bedrooms having access to the top veranda. A full bathroom is also on the second floor. Relax on the screened porch or enjoy lagoon and golf course views from the rear deck. Membership required.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trudy Arthur

Lowcountry Real Estate (262) Listed on: 05/08/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Gates

Lowcountry Real Estate (262)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Lagoon
  • Golf Course

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deep Water Access
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1266
  • Assessor Parcel Number R300-005-00A-0310-0000

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Dataw Island Subdivision
  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,551

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: .14
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Subdivision Name: DATAW ISLAND
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Living Area: 2150.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Garage, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: < 1/4 Acre
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Golf Course, Lagoon
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deep Water
  • Construction Type: Unknown
  • Direction Faces: Unknown
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool
  • Amenities: Bocce Court, Marina, Clubhouse, Dock, Fitness Center, Garden Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, RV/Boat Storage, Restaurant, Guard, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Pets Allowed: Owner Only

Lot Info

  • Number Of Lots: 1
  • Parcel #: R300-005-00A-0310-0000
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1266

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
Jun 20, 2024
Sold by
Walls Timothy W and Walls Carolyn A
Bought by
John A Saum Living Trust and Saum
Seller's Agent
Trudy Arthur
Lowcountry Real Estate (262)
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Gates
Lowcountry Real Estate (262)
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.09%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2017
Closed on
Jun 5, 2017
Sold by
Frottier Jacques Andre and Frottier Christine L
Bought by
Walls Timothy W and Walls Carolyn A
Seller's Agent
Mary Hanby
Island Experts Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Hanby
Island Experts Real Estate LLC
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$219,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2005
Sold by
Rollenhagen Volkmar E H
Bought by
Frottier Jacques Andre and Frottier Christine L
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $219,000 None Available
Deed $300,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $499,900 -7.4% $233 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $539,900 -1.8% $251 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $549,900 -0.9% $256 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $555,000 -5.8% $258 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $589,000 +17.8% $274 / Sq Ft
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Sold $500,000 -9.1% $233 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $550,000 +151.1% $256 / Sq Ft
06/19/2017 06/19/17 Sold $219,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
05/07/2017 05/07/17 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2017 02/01/17 For Sale $219,000 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: REsides

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 $1,551 $12,480 $0 $0
2023 $1,551 $19,360 $692 $18,668
2022 $1,418 $10,856 $1,188 $9,668
2021 $1,378 $10,856 $1,188 $9,668
2020 $1,363 $10,856 $1,188 $9,668
2019 $1,246 $10,244 $1,188 $9,056
2018 $3,782 $15,370 $0 $0
2017 $1,236 $10,420 $0 $0
2016 $1,208 $10,420 $0 $0
2014 $1,028 $10,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: REsides

MLS Number: 444371

REsides

APN: R300-005-00A-0310-0000