$899,900
$25K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $5,444/month

Total Views 9,300
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,286 Sq Ft
$394 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

This rare 4-bedroom marshfront home is priced below recent appraisal- an exceptional opportunity to make it yours today! This neighborhood is beautiful with mature trees and surrounded by marshfront and water views. 840 Forrest Drive depicts a perfect example of island living with elevated construction and a screened porch on the back overlooking marsh. It's lowcountry living at it's finest. This elevated style home is upgraded to the nines and spotless with extra builder upgrades and others added by the current owners. The oversized garage large enough to store cars, golf cart and more is very spacious. Enter the home into the foyer and notice the hard surfaced flooring and the 10 foot ceilings.The main level brings in so much natural light during the day through windows on every wall and has a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom. The family room has a fireplace, update lighting, large crown and floor molding and opens to an all white kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, double gas ovens, gas range and vent hood, tile backsplash, upgraded lighting and soft close cabinets. The kitchen opens to a breakfast/dining area and the spacious family room. Your family room has a gas fireplace and screened porch off the back where evening sunsets bring the southern charm that you will love. The screened porch is spacious with beautiful views of the marsh perfect place for an evening sunset. Upstairs has matching hard surfaced floor throughout (No Carpet) on the second level and includes the master bedroom and beautiful bathroom with double sinks, stunning separate separate shower and a large walk in closet that you'll appreciate. Also upstairs is the laundry room, 2 more bedrooms, a full bathroom and of course...More views. This home has large closets for extra storage and so much more that you will love. The neighborhood includes 2 crabbing and fishing docks, a dock to amenities, island with a screened pavilion and a floating dock that is perfect for your activities on the water. A community pool will round out the list of neighborhood amenities where you can enjoy sunshine and a quick afternoon dip. Location is key on this one and the neighborhood is even better in person so schedule your showing today and see why the neighbors love calling The Island at Governors Cay home.

Listing Agent

Brad Williams

Lifestyle Real Estate License #78687 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,991

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a marsh
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Tidal Wetland on Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,286 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stubbed Gas Line For Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shared Dock
  • Screened Patio
  • Stoop

Schools

  • Philip Simmons Elementary And Middle School
  • Philip Simmons High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Governors Cay Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,991

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: Governors Cay
  • Directions: Property Will Gps.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: 3 Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Connection, Gas Log, One
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural
  • Lot Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Interior Lot, Level
  • Waterfront Features: Marshfront, Tidal Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock - Shared, Stoop
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Porch
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Dock Facilities, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee: 175
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Philip Simmons
  • High School: Philip Simmons
  • Middle Or Junior School: Philip Simmons

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 2711502078

Multi Family

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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 $4,991 $49,704 $9,600 $40,104
2023 $4,991 $30,632 $6,000 $24,632
2022 $13,392 $26,648 $4,000 $22,648
2021 $3,303 $6,000 $6,000 $0
2020 $2,020 $6,000 $6,000 $0
2019 $0 $6,000 $6,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $899,900 -2.7% $394 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $925,000 +11.4% $405 / Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Sold $830,000 -5.1% $374 / Sq Ft
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $874,900 +52.2% $394 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Sold $575,000 +4.5% $260 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $550,000 +13.4% $248 / Sq Ft
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Sold $485,000 -9.8% $219 / Sq Ft
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2019 08/09/19 For Sale $537,815 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $830,000 Cooperative Title
Warranty Deed $575,000 Charpia & Hammes Law Firm Llc
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Available
Limited Warranty Deed $485,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $830,000 VA
Previous Owner $578,964 Construction
Previous Owner $575,000 VA
Previous Owner $355,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 25014079

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 271-15-02-078