840 Forrest Dr Daniel Island, SC 29492
Wando Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,220
Sq Ft
8,276
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Boat Dock
- High Ceiling
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Traditional Architecture
- Cul-De-Sac
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of May 2024Welcome to The Island at Governors Cay. This new neighborhood is beautiful with mature trees and surrounded by marshfront and water views. 840 Forrest Drive depicts a perfect example of island living with elevated construction and a screened porch on the back overlooking marsh. It's lowcountry living at it's finest. This elevated style home is upgraded to the nines and spotless with extra builder upgrades and others added by the current owners.The oversized garage large enough to store cars, golf cart and more is very spacious. Enter the home into the foyer and notice the hard surfaced flooring and the 10 foot ceilings. The main level brings in so much natural light during the day through windows on every wall and has a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom. The family room has a fireplace, update lighting, large crown and floor molding and opens to an all white kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, double gas ovens, gas range and vent hood, tile backsplash, upgraded lighting and soft close cabinets. The kitchen opens to a breakfast/dining area and the spacious family room. Your family room has a gas fireplace and screened porch off the back where evening sunsets bring the southern charm that you will love. The screened porch is spacious with beautiful views of the marsh perfect place for an evening sunset. Upstairs has matching hard surfaced floor throughout (No Carpet) on the second level and includes the master bedroom and beautiful bathroom with double sinks, stunning separate separate shower and a large walk in closet that you'll appreciate. Also upstairs is the laundry room, 2 more bedrooms, a full bathroom and of course...More views. This home has large closets for extra storage and so much more that you will love. The neighborhood includes 2 crabbing and fishing docks, a dock to amenities, island with a screened pavilion and a floating dock that is perfect for your activities on the water. A community pool will round out the list of neighborhood amenities and is under construction! Location is key on this one and the neighborhood is even better in person so schedule your showing today and see why the neighbors love calling The Island at Governors Cay home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Lifestyle Real Estate License #78687 Listed on: 03/07/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,991
Year Built
- Built in 2020
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Property fronts a marsh
- Cul-De-Sac
- Interior Lot
- Level Lot
- Tidal Wetland on Lot
HOA Fees
- $58 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Cement Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,220 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Stubbed Gas Line For Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Shared Dock
- Screened Patio
- Stoop
Schools
- Philip Simmons Elementary And Middle School
- Philip Simmons High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
Overview
- Governors Cay Subdivision
Recreation
- Boat Dock
- Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Varn Christopher Scott and Varn Veronica Lynn
Bought by
Morse Shannon and Kepner Vincent
Seller's Agent
Brad Williams
Lifestyle Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brad Williams
Lifestyle Real Estate
List Price
$874,900
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-5.13%
Views
24
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%
Original Mortgage
$830,000
Outstanding Balance
$822,022
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$81,771
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Mclaurin Smith Laura
Bought by
Varn Christopher Scott and Vam Veronica Lynn
Seller's Agent
Taylor Charpia
The Boulevard Company
Buyer's Agent
Terri Lee London
Century 21 Expert Advisors
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.55%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.11%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 9, 2019
Closed on
Mar 24, 2020
Sold by
Lennar Corporation
Bought by
Smith Laura Mclaurin
Seller's Agent
Tina Jones
Lennar Sales Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Karen Crosby
Carolina One Real Estate
List Price
$537,815
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,815
-9.82%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.26%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $830,000 | Cooperative Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | Charpia & Hammes Law Firm Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | None Available | |
| Limited Warranty Deed | $485,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $830,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $578,964 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $575,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $355,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Price Changed | $899,900 | -2.7% | $394 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | For Sale | $925,000 | +11.4% | $405 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2024 05/20/24 | Sold | $830,000 | -5.1% | $374 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2024 03/07/24 | For Sale | $874,900 | +52.2% | $394 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2021 05/27/21 | Sold | $575,000 | +4.5% | $260 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2021 04/20/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/15/2021 04/15/21 | For Sale | $550,000 | +13.4% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2020 04/09/20 | Sold | $485,000 | -9.8% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 02/21/2020 02/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/09/2019 08/09/19 | For Sale | $537,815 | -- | $243 / Sq Ft |
Source: CHS Regional MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,991 | $49,704 | $9,600 | $40,104 |
| 2023 | $4,991 | $30,632 | $6,000 | $24,632 |
| 2022 | $13,392 | $26,648 | $4,000 | $22,648 |
| 2021 | $3,303 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,020 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
| 2019 | $0 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brad Williams
B
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brad Williams
Lifestyle Real Estate
(843) 789-0734
23 in this area
346 Total Sales
-
Taylor Charpia
Seller's Agent in 2021
Taylor Charpia
The Boulevard Company
(843) 900-4475
3 in this area
289 Total Sales
-
Terri Lee London
T
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Terri Lee London
Century 21 Expert Advisors
(843) 412-2995
1 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Tina Jones
T
Seller's Agent in 2020
Tina Jones
Lennar Sales Corp.
(843) 513-6454
14 in this area
215 Total Sales
-
Alvin Green
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Alvin Green
Lennar Sales Corp.
(843) 971-8278
52 in this area
169 Total Sales
-
Karen Crosby
K
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Karen Crosby
Carolina One Real Estate
(843) 871-9000
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 24005796
APN: 271-15-02-078
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