Welcome to 2551 Helmsman Road, a beautifully appointed coastal retreat located within the highly sought-after Kiawah River community on Johns Island. Perfectly positioned on a corner lot with stunning marsh views, this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home captures the relaxed rhythm of Lowcountry living with breezy porches on multiple levels, a fenced yard, and a spacious two-car garage.The interiors are light, polished, and thoughtfully designed, featuring a gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops, marble backsplash, gas cooktop, farmhouse sink, and classic shaker cabinetry. The floor plan offers exceptional flexibility with dual primary suites on both the first and second floors, each providing easy access to outdoor living spaces overlooking the marsh.A spacious second-floor guest bedroom and convenient hall office complete the layout. Located in Charleston's first agrihood, Kiawah River offers a lifestyle centered around nature, wellness, and connection. Residents enjoy miles of scenic walking and biking trails, community docks and boat/kayak launch access, two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, a children's playground with zip line, community gardens, fresh farm produce and eggs, and the Spring House wellness center with fitness facilities, sauna, and steam room. The community also offers a working farm with animals, Coastal Expeditions, and nearby dining and spa experiences at The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection. Just a short drive from Kiawah Island's beaches and historic downtown Charleston, this home is the perfect opportunity to enjoy refined coastal living in one of the Lowcountry's most distinctive waterfront communities.
Active
$1,199,999
2551 Helmsman Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
3beds
1,846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$1,166,600 Zestimate®
$650/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardFarmhouse sinkClassic shaker cabinetrySpacious two-car garageCorner lotSpacious second-floor guest bedroomStunning marsh views
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26016056
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living/Dining Combo, Foyer, Pantry
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,846
- Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lawn Irrigation, Stoop
- Spa features: Community
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2120000061
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Park, Pool, Sauna, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Walk/Jog Trails
- Subdivision: Kiawah River
Location
- Region: Johns Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $650/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $925,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,497
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,166,600
$1.11M - $1.22M
$3,703/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,999+2.2%$650/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Sold | $1,174,000-9.7%$636/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,999$704/sqft |
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| 2/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,999+40.5%$704/sqft |
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| 12/17/2021 | Sold | $925,000$501/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,497 +3.6% | $37,000 |
| 2023 | $3,376 -73.2% | $37,000 -33.3% |
| 2022 | $12,613 +722.7% | $55,500 +704.3% |
| 2021 | $1,533 +3229.4% | $6,900 +3185.7% |
| 2020 | $46 | $210 |
| 2019 | $46 | $210 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 29455
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mt. Zion Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.7 mi
- 7/10Haut Gap Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7 mi
- 2/10St. Johns High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mt. Zion
- Middle: Haut Gap
- High: St. Johns
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- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- Charleston
- 29455
- 2551 Helmsman Rd






