$699,000
$200K PRICE DROP

838 Fiddlers Ridge Rd Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

Fripp Island Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,623/month

Total Views 7,587
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,510 Sq Ft
$463 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deep Water Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fitness Center
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

Welcome to “Change of Venue” – your happy place by the sea! Income producing short term rental. This charming Fripp Island cottage is tucked beside tidal marshes and just minutes from the beach. Set on a private large half-acre, it offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, dual living rooms, and an open, sun-filled layout. Enjoy a screened porch, outdoor shower, modern kitchen & stainless appliances, new roof (2023), and detached workshop with seperate owner's storage with climate control. Mostly furnished and full of charm! Located on gated Fripp Island with 3.5 miles of beach and resort-style amenities, just 20 miles from historic Beaufort, SC.

Listing Agent

Megan Feight

Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/30/2025

Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,510 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deep Water Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Additional Features

  • Landscaped
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 003215
  • Assessor Parcel Number R400-033-00A-0037-0000

Community Details

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Dock
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Community Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Fripp Island Subdivision
  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,015

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 0.5077
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Subdivision Name: FRIPP ISLAND
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Main Level Primary, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Workshop
  • Living Area: 1510.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Screened Porch, Storage Room, Workshop
  • Window Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 1/2 to 1 Acre Lot
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Landscaped, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Deep Water
  • Exclusions: See exclusion list
  • Construction Type: Unknown
  • Direction Faces: Unknown
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Outdoor Shower, Paved Driveway, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Club Membership Available, Pool
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Bocce Court, Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Dock, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, RV/Boat Storage, Restaurant, Guard, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)

Lot Info

  • Number Of Lots: 1
  • Parcel #: R400-033-00A-0037-0000

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Short Term Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 003215

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $9,015 $35,100 $0 $0
2023 $9,015 $10,480 $0 $0
2022 $1,335 $9,116 $1,120 $7,996
2021 $1,326 $9,116 $1,120 $7,996
2020 $1,286 $9,116 $1,120 $7,996
2019 $1,311 $9,116 $1,120 $7,996
2018 $1,231 $9,120 $0 $0
2017 $1,289 $10,000 $0 $0
2016 $4,047 $11,640 $0 $0
2015 $1,083 $11,640 $0 $0
2014 $1,083 $11,640 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $699,000 -2.8% $463 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Price Changed $719,000 -2.7% $476 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $739,000 -1.3% $489 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $749,000 -6.3% $496 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $799,000 -11.1% $529 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $899,000 +53.7% $595 / Sq Ft
04/03/2023 04/03/23 Sold $585,000 +1.0% $387 / Sq Ft
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2023 02/27/23 For Sale $579,000 +227.3% $383 / Sq Ft
01/23/2017 01/23/17 Sold $176,904 -19.8% $117 / Sq Ft
12/07/2016 12/07/16 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2016 08/10/16 For Sale $220,480 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: REsides

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $585,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $176,904 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $100,000 None Available
Deed $325,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $438,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $203,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 452065

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APN: R400-033-00A-0037-0000

South Carolina Beaufort County Saint Helena Island 29920 Fripp Island

838 Fiddlers Ridge Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC

This home is located at 838 Fiddlers Ridge Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 and is currently priced at $699,000, approximately $462 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 838 Fiddlers Ridge Rd 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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