This Kiawah River townhome offers more than luxury--it offers a lifestyle shaped by the beauty of the Lowcountry. Both the primary suite and living room open onto expansive screened porches overlooking the marsh and creek, inviting you to begin and end each day with breathtaking water views. On the ground level, a covered terrace with a gas fireplace creates yet another gathering space to enjoy life outdoors. Designed with ease and elegance in mind, the home features ensuite bedrooms, a custom bunkroom, a gourmet kitchen, and open living areas that flow naturally from indoors to out. Thoughtful touches like a custom bar with wine and beverage refrigerators, large pantry, mudroom, two-car garage, and elevator-ready shaft on every floor enhance everyday comfort.10-foot ceilings and only one shared wall allow for abundant natural light on three sides. Landscape is professionally maintained through the townhome association - perfect for lock-and-leave living. This is one of only a handful of properties in the community with fewer restrictions on short-term rentals. 2568 Helmsman is an easy walk to community amenities, 18+ miles of waterfront and wooded trails, ponds boasting unparalleled fishing and a vibrant waterfront with panoramic views of Haulover Creek and the Kiawah River. Among the waterfront amenities are The Spring House swim and fitness facility, Coastal Expeditions' outfitter, community docks and boat landing. Adjacent to the Spring House are the Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection's 72- room boutique inn, Linnette's waterfront restaurant and Aster Spa. Kiawah River, Charleston's first Agrihood, encompasses a 100-acre working farm offering residents access to farm fresh eggs, produce, wildflowers, honey, dairy products and the iconic Rosebank Farms produce stand.
Active contingent
$1,410,000
2568 Helmsman Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
3beds
2,843sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2021
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,396,100 Zestimate®
$496/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ensuite bedroomsCustom bunkroomLarge pantryExpansive screened porchesBreathtaking water viewsGourmet kitchenAbundant natural light
Call: (854) 222-7952
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 07:24am
Listed by:
Kiawah River Real Estate Company, LLC
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25020717
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living/Dining Combo, Bonus, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Foyer, Laundry, Pantry
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Some Storm Door(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Two
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,843
- Total interior livable area: 2,843 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicapped Equipped
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
- Spa features: Community
- Waterfront features: Tidal Creek
Lot
- Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
Details
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2021
Details
- Builder name: Kiawah River Development
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Dock Facilities, Dog Park, Elevators, Fitness Center, Lawn Maint Incl, Park, Pool, RV / Boat Storage, Sauna, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Walk/Jog Trails
- Subdivision: Kiawah River
Location
- Region: Johns Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $496/sqft
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
- Listing terms: Any
About the community
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Welcome to Kiawah River - a luxury waterfront community on Johns Island, just minutes from historic Charleston, SC. Here, life unfolds along the river, where new home construction blends timeless Lowcountry architecture with modern craftsmanship and resort-style amenities.
Spanning 2,000 acres of preserved maritime forest, tidal creeks, and wide-open pastures, Kiawah River embodies Charleston's coastal lifestyle - from morning paddle adventures to sunset gatherings beneath the oaks. Residents enjoy access to a riverfront swim and fitness facility, a working farm, tennis and pickleball courts, and The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection - featuring a waterfront restaurant and state-of-the-art spa.
The community is also home to Coastal Expeditions' new satellite location, offering guided outdoor excursions by kayak and boat, and Rosebank Farms, led by beloved heirloom farmer Sidi Limehouse, whose produce and flowers celebrate the land's abundance.
Planned by the region's finest architects, builders, and artisans, Kiawah River is a sanctuary of luxury real estate where Charleston's Lowcountry heritage meets modern coastal living.
Discover new home construction on Johns Island - where luxury, nature, and community flow together along the river.
Source: Kiawah River Development

