$187,000
34 Old Smugglers Wharf Road
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
MLS# 26011726



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Property Description
Discover the timeless allure of 5 pristine acres in the exclusive Polawana Island community on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. This raw, undeveloped parcel offers a rare canvas for your Lowcountry dream--set amid a private, gated island sanctuary that feels worlds away from the everyday, yet just 10-15 minutes from historic downtown Beaufort. Towering pines rise like ancient sentinels, their straight trunks and feathery canopies forming a cathedral-like canopy that filters golden Lowcountry light onto the forest floor. Scattered palmettos sway gently in the understory, their fan-shaped fronds rustling alongside native ferns, wax myrtle, and wild grasses. The land remains deliberately untouched--raw, authentic, and breathtaking in its natural state.

Details
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Documents
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Tract N-6 North Polawana Island S/D Pb70 P55 Pb71 P89 Pb106 P126 Subj To Roll B
Tax Map #: R30001000000710000
Street #: 34
Street Name: Old Smugglers Wharf
Street Suffix: Road
County: Beaufort
State: SC
Zip Code: 29920
Area: 81 - Out of Area
Tax District: Unknown
Subdivision: Polowana Island
Elementary School: Out of Area
Middle School: Out of Area
High School: Out of Area
Directions: FROM BEAUFORT TAKE SEA ISLAND PARKWAY TOWARDS SAINT HELENA FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES. TURN LEFT ON POLAWANA RD AND TRAVEL TO THE END AND TURN RIGHT IN TO COMMUNITY GATE. TAKE DRIVEWAY IN, FOLLOW ROAD TO THE RIGHT, PROPERTY STARTS AT NEXT 90 DEGREE CURVE.
General Property Info
Lot Size: 5 ACRES
C/R: Yes
HOA Fee: Yes
HOA Frequency: Semi-annually
HOA $: 3000
Potential Short Sale: No
Acreage: 5
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 1310.7
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
Lot Description
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Dev Status
Raw Land: 1
Subdivision: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Uses
Residential: 1
Road Frontage
Gravel: 1
Documents Available
Aerial Photo: 1
Existing Utilities
No Utilities: 1
Amenities
Boat Ramp: 1
Community Dock: 1
Dock Facilities: 1
Gated: 1
Walk/Jog Trails: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Contract Info
MLS List Date: 2026-04-24
Status: Active
List Price: $187,000
Current Price: $187,000
Property Features
Lot Description: Level; Wooded
Dev Status: Raw Land; Subdivision
Zoning: Residential
Uses: Residential
Road Frontage: Gravel
Documents Available: Aerial Photo
Existing Utilities: No Utilities
Assumable: No
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Amenities: Boat Ramp; Community Dock; Dock Facilities; Gated; Walk/Jog Trails
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Supplements
You'll find the same wild symmetry that defined the original King's Grants of colonial South Carolina. Those royal land, bestowed by the British Crown in the 1700s, conveyed vast tracts of pristine wilderness to early settlers--tracts chosen precisely for their harmonious balance of pine forest, palmetto groves, and tidal creeks. This parcel echoes that historic aesthetic with near-perfect fidelity: nature's own elegant design, preserved intact for centuries, where every pine needle and palmetto frond feels deliberately placed by time itself. Step onto the property and you're transported to an era when the Lowcountry was still frontier--yet today you enjoy modern conveniences and thoughtful community amenities that enhance rather than interrupt the setting. A shared deep-water community dock and boat landing provide direct access to Jenkins Creek, offering effortless passage to the Morgan River and St. Helena Sound beyond. Launch a kayak at dawn, tie up a skiff for sunset fishing, or simply watch the tides roll in with the rhythmic cadence that has shaped this coast for generations. Nearby, the community gazebo and fire-pit area invite evenings of quiet conversation and crackling warmth under a star-filled sky--perfect for roasting oysters, sharing stories, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Polawana Island's thoughtful design ensures privacy and exclusivity with fewer than 40 large homesites across the entire island. Nature trails wind through the property, and an observation tower offers elevated views of the surrounding marshes and wildlife. Here, eagles, herons, and deer remain regular neighbors, and the only sounds are the wind in the pines and the distant call of waterfowl. Whether you envision a custom Lowcountry home nestled among the trees, a weekend retreat, or simply a private legacy property to steward for generations, these 5 acres deliver unmatched potential. The land's natural contours and mature tree cover allow you to build lightly on the land while preserving the very character that makes it extraordinary--the same untouched beauty that once defined the land worth a colony. Polawana Island is more than a subdivision; it is a living piece of Lowcountry history, where the aesthetics of yesterday meet the lifestyle of today. Come claim your own slice of royal wilderness--raw, real, and ready for your vision. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the land that time--and nature--has so perfectly preserved.

IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Todd Land Agency

Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026

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