2551 Helmsman Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

New Listing

$1,199,999

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 1,846 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,199,999 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 2551 Helmsman Road, a beautifully appointed coastal retreat located within the highly sought-after Kiawah River community on Johns Island. Perfectly positioned on a corner lot with stunning marsh views, this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home captures the relaxed rhythm of Lowcountry living with breezy porches on multiple levels, a fenced yard, and a spacious two-car garage. The interiors are light, polished, and thoughtfully designed, featuring a gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops, marble backsplash, gas cooktop, farmhouse sink, and classic shaker cabinetry. The floor plan offers exceptional flexibility with dual primary suites on both the first and second floors, each providing easy access to outdoor living spaces overlooking the marsh.

Supplements: A spacious second-floor guest bedroom and convenient hall office complete the layout. Located in Charleston's first agrihood, Kiawah River offers a lifestyle centered around nature, wellness, and connection. Residents enjoy miles of scenic walking and biking trails, community docks and boat/kayak launch access, two pools, tennis and pickleball cou … (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 26016056

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 2120000061
Street #: 2551
Street Name: Helmsman
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29455
Area: 23 – Johns Island
Tax District: 51 – St. Johns Fire District
Subdivision: Kiawah River
Elementary School: Mt. Zion
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: From Bohicket Road, turn onto Kiawah River Drive.
Legal Description: Lot E-A-47

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-06-03
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 650.05

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths – Full: 3
Baths – Half: Yes
Baths – Total: 3.5
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1846
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 2021
Acreage: 0.08
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: Yes
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: Yes
HOA Frequency: Annually
HOA $: 4748
Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Regime Fee: Yes
Regime Fee Freq: Annually
Regime Fee $: 2400

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Marshview: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Porch – Front Porch: Yes
Stoop: Yes

Exterior

Cement Plank: Yes

SF Detached Style

Cottage: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Rooms

Foyer: Yes
Living/Dining Combo: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Amenities

Boat Dock: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Cable TV: Yes
Club House: Yes
Dog Park: Yes
Exercise Area: Yes
Hot Tubs: Yes
Park: Yes
Pickleball Court: Yes
Pool: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Trash: Yes
Walk/Jog Trails: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Downstairs: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Two Primary Bedrooms: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments – Some: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Berkeley Elect Co-Op: Yes
John IS Water Co: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Cottage Lot Description: 0 – .5 Acre; Corner Lot; Marshview Misc Exterior: Balcony; Lawn Irrigation; Porch – Front Porch; Stoop Roof: Metal Exterior: Cement Plank Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Ceilings – 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments – Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Foyer; Living/Dining Combo; Pantry Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op; John IS Water Co Amenities: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp; Cable TV; Club House; Dog Park; Exercise Area; Hot Tubs; Park; Pickleball Court; Pool; Sauna; Tennis Court(s); Trash; Walk/Jog Trails Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

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Listing Office: Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC

Last Updated: June – 03 – 2026

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2551 Helmsman Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 (MLS# 26016056)