217 Locust Fence Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
What's special
Start living the Dataw Island dream in this beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering stylish one-level living and gorgeous golf-course views. The open, airy floor plan features hardwood flooring throughout, cathedral ceilings, beautiful trim work, designer lighting, and abundant natural light. The inviting Great Room showcases a shiplap gas fireplace with custom built-ins, soaring ceilings, and a wall of windows and doors opening to the spectacular screened porch. The adjacent dining area comfortably seats eight and enjoys beautiful golf-course views. The updated kitchen features newer stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, granite sink, convection cooktop, and an oversized window overlooking the golf course. The spacious primary suite offers hardwood floors and a newly renovated spa-like bath with a large walk-in shower and double vanity. Two generous guest bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, with one featuring a Murphy bed for easy conversion to an office or study. A beautifully updated guest bath completes the home. The oversized screened porch is an entertainer's dream, featuring two couches, chairs, dining space, and a mounted TV. Beyond, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard overlooking Morgan River #4, Adirondack seating, and a Solo firepit with surround. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage with workshop space, separate golf-cart garage/cart barn, and beautiful tabby driveway and walkway. Home is being sold fully furnished with beautiful furnishings and artwork, per the furnishings list, and includes a four-passenger Club Car golf cart. Enjoy all that Dataw Island has to offer, including two 18-hole golf courses, marina, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, Community Center, Morgan River Grill, scenic trails, and a golf-cart-friendly community. This exceptional home is truly move-in ready--just bring your suitcase and start enjoying the best of Lowcountry living! Membership in Dataw Island Club is required.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Teresa Eller 203-494-3073,
BHHS Bay Street Realty,
Roddy Diotalevi 203-494-4578,
BHHS Bay Street Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Plantation Shutters
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,868
- Total interior livable area: 1,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Outdoor Grill
- Pool features: Community
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: R30000500a04120000
- Zoning description: PUD
- Other equipment: Irrigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pickleball, Croquet, Bocce, Tennis Court(s), Garden, Fitness Center, Dog Park, Dock, Membership may be required, Marina, Golf, Pool, Playground, Boat Landing, Boat Storage, Clubhouse, Walking Trail, Gated, Storage Lot
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,027 quarterly
Location
- Region: Saint Helena Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $347/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $428,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,668
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Pending sale | $649,000$347/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #198558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2026 | Contingent | $649,000$347/sqft |
Source:  Lowcountry Regional MLS #198558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+149.6%$347/sqft |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #198558 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2016 | Sold | $260,000-3.7%$139/sqft |
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS #147985 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2016 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$144/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #147985 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2016 | Price change | $279,900+4.1%$150/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #147985 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2016 | Price change | $269,000-3.6%$144/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #147985 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2016 | Price change | $279,000+1.5%$149/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #147985 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2016 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$147/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #145876 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $279,900$150/sqft |
Source: ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company #145876 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,668 0% | $11,320 |
| 2024 | $1,668 | $11,320 |
| 2023 | $1,668 +6.6% | $11,320 +15% |
| 2022 | $1,564 +3% | $9,840 |
| 2021 | $1,519 | $9,840 |
| 2020 | -- | $9,840 |
| 2019 | $1,469 -59.1% | $9,840 -32.4% |
| 2018 | $3,587 +279.8% | $14,560 +37.4% |
| 2017 | $945 | $10,600 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $945 | $9,670 |
| 2015 | $945 | $9,670 |
| 2014 | $945 | $9,670 |
| 2013 | $945 | $9,670 |
| 2010 | $945 +3.8% | -- |
| 2009 | $910 +6.7% | -- |
| 2008 | $853 +6.9% | $7,052 |
| 2007 | $798 -22.4% | $7,052 -3.2% |
| 2005 | $1,029 +4.2% | $7,284 |
| 2004 | $987 +2.6% | $7,284 +38.6% |
| 2003 | $962 | $5,256 |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $181,400 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$641,600
$610,000 - $674,000
$2,609/mo
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