$2,695,000
$100K PRICE DROP

248 Forest Trail Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Estimated payment $15,092/month

Total Views 16,333
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,839 Sq Ft
$949 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Sullivans Island Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

About This Home

Welcome to 248 Forest Trail, your quintessential Island cottage. Having just undergone a massive ''to the studs'' transformation the home benefits from every surface being remodeled while still keeping the charm of the single story island life style. The home boast 2800 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths making it the perfect retreat for large families or for big rental revenue. Set on nearly a half acre of land there is a large pool, a huge detached garage and still plenty of space for a great yard as well as parking for all your friends and family! At its core the home features a large great room with kitchen living and dining making a great open concept gathering area for family. The kitchen has stainless steel applianceswith a double refrigerator and double dishwashers for large gatherings. The counters and backsplash have a tropical azure quartz stone to bring the island vibes into the heart of the home. A large dining area seats 10 guests with more seating at the countertop bar. Multiple seating areas including a large sectional make for great living spaces after a long day at the beach.

On the other side of the house are 5 bedrooms that can sleep 12 people comfortably. Three of the bedrooms have en suite baths while the bunk room and one other bedroom share a hall bath. All bedrooms and bathrooms have been completely revamped with coastal paint, fresh stone, tile and fixtures. Additionally there is a super fun game room if the kids want to unwind while the adults enjoy the primary living space.

Off the main living area is a great grilling deck and access to a great pool to cool off on those hot days! The pool is heated for year round use and has an automatic cover when needed. Just by the pool is a great outdoor shower, a large 26x26foot garage with 9.5 foot doors and vaulted ceiling for recreation vehicles or for all your beach and pool toys, and a perfect driveway and yard to unwind with some corn hole or basketball. The property spans .45 acres so there is plenty of room for so much more! The mature oak trees and palm trees keep the lot private and tropical.

The home is currently used as a short term rental so you can choose to keep it generating revenue or convert it to a full time residence! Most all furnishings to convey to make the property ready to rent/enjoy quickly! The property is just a short walk to the beach, a short bike and golf cart to all the island bars and restaurants and less than a mile to the rec center or the marina! Don't miss the opportunity to make this the perfect beach home for your family!

Listing Agent

Alexander Brener

Carolina One Real Estate License #109800 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Carolina One Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,839 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Sullivans Island Elementary School
  • Laing Middle School
  • Wando High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Forest Trail Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,984

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Ranch
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Trail
  • Directions: On Palm Turn Onto 34th Ave And Take A Right Onto Forest Trail - Home Is On Your Right #248.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Living/Dining Combo, Office, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Dominion Energy, IOP W/S Comm
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sullivans Island
  • High School: Wando
  • Middle Or Junior School: Laing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 5711000177

Multi Family

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $1,984 $14,720 $0 $0
2022 $1,263 $14,720 $0 $0
2021 $1,347 $14,720 $0 $0
2020 $1,395 $14,720 $0 $0
2019 $1,259 $12,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,210 $12,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,110 $12,420 $0 $0
2015 $1,175 $12,420 $0 $0
2014 $975 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $2,695,000 -3.6% $949 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $985 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $270,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $557,500 --
Deed $490,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $380,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,050 Balloon
Previous Owner $198,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $243,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $318,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 25010007

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 571-10-00-177