$1,995,000
71 Tropicana Road · St. Helena Island, SC 29920
What stands out
- Waterfront — River Front, Deep Water (Three Ft Min)
- River, Trees/Woods views
- Fenced yard
- No HOA
- 30-acre lot
Highlights are generated from the property's MLS facts. See the full listing description and details below.
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Some properties are purchased for what they are. Others are acquired for what they make possible. 71 Tropicana Road encompasses approximately 30 acres along the Harbor River on St. Helena Island, offering a scale of waterfront ownership that is seldom available within one of the Lowcountry's most enduring coastal settings. Positioned just 15 minutes from downtown Beaufort and Hunting Island, the property combines river frontage, open acreage, established infrastructure, and long term flexibility within a single…
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SC taxes a primary residence at a 4% ratio with a school-tax exemption — far lower than the 6% investor rate.
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Estimated all-in monthly
$11,585/mo
This is an estimate for planning only — not a loan quote or commitment to lend. Assumes a $1,995,000 price, 20% down, 6.58% rate over 30 years, and SC owner-occupied 4% + school exemption property tax. It excludes PMI/MIP, the VA funding fee, and closing costs. For reference, the current tax on record (MLS) is about $94/yr — that reflects the present owner's assessment, which may differ from yours. Confirm every figure with a licensed lender.
Facts & features
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 30 Acres
- Fencing
- Wire, Wood
- View
- River, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront
- River Front, Deep Water (Three Ft Min)
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
- HOA
- None
Financial & Terms
- List Price
- $1,995,000
- Annual Taxes
- $94
- Financing Accepted
- Cash, Conventional, Fha
- Zoning
- Agricultural
Listing activity
On the market for 1 day — and previously listed before this run (460 days across all listings).
Status: Active
Jul 30, 2026
New Listing
Jul 30, 2026
Came on market
Jul 30, 2026
Listed for sale
Jun 17, 2026
Source: Lowcountry Regional MLS. Price-change dates are shown without prior amounts; contact us for the complete history.
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Location
71 Tropicana Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Near military installations
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates from the property's coordinates, not drive times. Ask us about real commutes and PCS timing.
Getting around
Downtown Beaufort
~8.7 mi
Bluffton
~21.3 mi
Hilton Head Island
~16.9 mi
Approximate straight-line distances, not drive times — ask us about real commutes and PCS timing.
Schools
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Listing courtesy of Birjy Patel, Maxey Blackstream Christie's.
Listing data last updated July 30, 2026.
Listing data provided by the Lowcountry Regional MLS. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All measurements are approximate. This data is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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