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497 Porpoise Drive, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) A grand double staircase welcomes you onto the expansive front porch, setting the stage for the elegance inside. Step through the foyer into a light-filled great room, where a thoughtfully designed open-concept layout connects you seamlessly to the chef's kitchen and dining area. High-end finishes and meticulous craftsmanship define every space,10-foot ceilings on the first floor, 9-foot ceilings above, exquisite crown molding, and gorgeous wide-plank luxury hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchen is a dream for culinary enthusiasts, featuring a Wolf propane gas range, dual Wolf convection ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and even a built-in Sub-Zero wine cooler. A massive walk-in pantry, spacious laundry room, and a tucked-away office space add practicality to this beautifully designed home. A generously sized guest suite on the main floor serves as a private retreat, complete with its own luxurious bathroom and direct access to the front porch perfect for visitors who will never want to leave. Upstairs, the master suite is a sanctuary, with a private oceanfront porch, a large walk-in closet with a convenient stackable washer/dryer, and a spa-like ensuite bath. Two additional guest bedrooms provide comfort and style, while a whimsical bunk room with a sliding barn door creates a magical space for children to dream and play. Convenience is at the heart of this home, with an elevator that services all floors, making trips from the garage to the kitchen effortless. The lower level features an oversized two-car garage (with room for additional parking), a separate golf cart bay, a twin-shower changing area for post-beach refreshment, and ample storage. A whole-house generator ensures peace of mind, keeping essential systems running smoothly during any island storm. Every detail of 497 Porpoise Drive has been carefully curated for relaxed coastal living, beautiful landscaping, a spacious driveway, and an energy-efficient design that keeps comfort and sustainability in perfect balance. This is more than a home; it's a place where memories are made, where the rhythm of the waves sets the pace of life, and where every day feels like a vacation. Come experience the serenity of Fripp Island. This extraordinary oceanfront retreat is waiting for you.
Listing Details MLS# 189061
Listing Location Tax Legal Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family
- Major Area
- Fripp Island
- Asking Price
- 2495000
- St #
- 497
- Street Name
- Porpoise
- St. Suffix
- Drive
- County
- Beaufort
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29920
Keywords
- Senior Community Y/N
- No
- ADU Y/N
- No
- # Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 5.1
- Family Room
- Yes
- Formal Dining Room
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Garage/Carport
- 3 Bay Attached
- Dock
- Not Applicable
- Elevator
- Yes
- Year Built
- 2018
- Approx SqFt
- 3745
- Carport Spaces
- 0
General Property Description
- Dock Permits in Hand
- No
- Shared Interest Y/N
- No
- Approx Acres
- 0.45
- Lot SqFt
- 19805
- Room Count
- 11
- Zoning
- PUD
- Aicuz
- No
- Basement
- No
- Rental Duration
- Not Applicable
- Guest House
- No
- Olrea/B
- No
- Directions
- Pass through Fripp Security Gate and proceed to first stop sign. Turn left onto Remora and stay on Remora until intersects with Porpoise Drive. House is on your left with driveway off of Remora.
- Tax Database ID
- R400-034-000-0450-0000
Financial
- Property Taxes
- 16885
- HOA/POA Fee
- Yes
- HOA Fee Amount
- 1321.68
- HOA Fee Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Fee Contact Info
- Fripp POA - 843-838-4155
- Regime Fee
- No
- Regime Fee Contact Info
- 20556 Myers Pl
Status Change Info
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-07-01
- Sold Date
- 2025-08-14
- Sold Price/SqFt
- 627.5
Listing, Location, Tax & Legal Info
- For Sale/For Rent
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 666.22
- Zip +4
- 29920
- Key Code #
- 00324287
- Legal Desc
- LOT 6B S/D 12 *T ACCT 83 CORRECT VALUE
More Information
Community
- Gated Community
- Yes
- Golf Community
- Yes
- Waterfront Community
- Yes
Will Sell
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Special Listing Conditions
- None
- Yes
Levels
- Two
- Yes
Approx. Age
- 1Day-10Years
- Yes
Foundation
- Elevated
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
Construction
- HardiPlank Type
- Yes
- Stucco
- Yes
Roofing
- Metal
- Yes
Exterior Extras
- Irrigation System
- Yes
- Thermo-Panes
- Yes
Property Condition
- New Construction
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
Dining
- Great Room
- Yes
- Kit/Din/Combo
- Yes
- Kit/Family Room
- Yes
Other Rooms
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Yes
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Foyer
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Study/Den
- Yes
- Utility Room
- Yes
Floors
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Window Features
- Storm Window(s)
- Yes
Walls
- Sheetrock
- Yes
Fireplace
- One
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
- Propane Owned
- Yes
Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Appliances/Equipment
- Attic Fan
- Yes
- Auto/Gar/Opener
- Yes
- Built In Ovens
- Yes
- Cable TV/Available
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Fireplace/Equipment
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Ice Maker
- Yes
- Unfurnished
- Yes
- Vent Exhaust Fan
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Possession
- At Closing
- Yes
Parking Features
- Attached
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Golf Cart Garage
- Yes
Vacancy
- Occupied
- Yes
Showing Instructions
- Agent Must Accomp
- Yes
- Appt. Only
- Yes
- Notice Required
- Yes
- Special Instructions
- Yes
Handicap Accessible
- Elevator
- Yes
Home AS/RE Fees
- Management
- Yes
- Rec Facility
- Yes
- Security Service
- Yes
- Some Amenities
- Yes
Community Amenities
- Boat Landing
- Yes
- Boat Storage
- Yes
- Clubhouse
- Yes
- Dock
- Yes
- Fitness Center
- Yes
- Golf
- Yes
- Marina
- Yes
- Playground
- Yes
- Pool
- Yes
- Security Gate
- Yes
- Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
- Walking Trail
- Yes