$1,270,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

78 Governors Rd Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Sea Pines Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,473 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$514 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Stables
  • Deck
  • Hilton Head Island High School Rated A-
  • Golf Course View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2025

One level living in most choice location on Sea Pines CC golf course. Beautifully & extensively renovated 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with an expansive deck overlooking the 17th tee. Fireplace in the spacious kitchen & living room. Wonderful new interior renovation: kitchen, full baths, floors, electrical, HVAC. Charming feeling in the generous kitchen with sitting area by the fireplace, stainless appliances, granite countertops. Views of the course from kitchen, living room & primary suite! 2 car garage, laundry room with sink. World-class amenities include miles of beaches, restaurants, shops, pool, Harbour Town Golf, tennis, Lighthouse.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elise Witman

RE/MAX Island Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Merrill Preis

Jason Mitchell Real Estate South Carolina, LLC

Jason Mitchell Real Estate South Carolina, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,473 Sq Ft Home
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Carpet
  • Golf Course Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • South Facing Home
  • Stables

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 168
  • Assessor Parcel Number R550-014-000-0337-0000

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Governors Subdivision
  • Restaurant
  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,259

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 0.3882
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Trust
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Subdivision Name: GOVERNORS
  • Architectural Style: Flat
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Multiple Closets, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Smooth Ceilings, Unfinished Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, New Paint
  • Living Area: 2473.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Foyer, Garage, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Other, Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 3-5 Acres
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Golf Course
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Marina, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Restaurant, Guard, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Stable(s)
  • Number Of Lots: 1
  • Parcel #: R550-014-000-0337-0000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 168

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $1,270,000 -2.1% $514 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Price Changed $1,297,500 -2.3% $525 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Price Changed $1,327,500 -1.5% $537 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Price Changed $1,347,500 -3.6% $545 / Sq Ft
11/28/2024 11/28/24 Price Changed $1,397,500 -1.9% $565 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $1,425,000 +12.2% $576 / Sq Ft
11/03/2024 11/03/24 Off Market $1,270,000 -- --
Source: REsides

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
2024 $3,259 $43,168 $17,200 $25,968
2023 $3,259 $43,168 $17,200 $25,968
2022 $2,961 $24,228 $13,600 $10,628
2021 $3,048 $24,228 $13,600 $10,628
2020 $3,035 $24,228 $13,600 $10,628
2019 $2,856 $24,228 $13,600 $10,628
2018 $2,795 $23,590 $0 $0
2017 $2,689 $20,510 $0 $0
2016 $2,477 $20,510 $0 $0
2014 $2,325 $20,510 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $807,000 New Conventional
Closed $807,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $330,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,270,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,270,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $475,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: REsides

MLS Number: 448296

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APN: R550-014-000-0337-0000

South Carolina Beaufort County Hilton Head Island 29928 Sea Pines

78 Governors Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC

Homes for Sale in Hilton Head Island, SC

This home is located at 78 Governors Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 and is currently priced at $1,270,000, approximately $513 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 78 Governors Rd is a home located in Beaufort County with nearby schools including Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, Hilton Head Island Elementary School, and Hilton Head Island Middle School.

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