256 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (MLS# 26020539)

256 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

$1,599,000

Welcome to 256 Forest Trail. ideally located on a .42 acre lot just a short walk from the beach!

Updated kitchen with stainless appliances.

Spacious primary bedroom with newly installed custom closet system.

Laundry/mudroom with custom closet system

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,502 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,599,000 List Date: 7/17/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a spacious 0.42-acre lot offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Isle of Palms. Nestled on sought-after Forest Trail, the property combines convenient beach access with a peaceful, private setting that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Enjoy the home as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment property, or take advantage of one of the largest lots on the street to build the elevated coastal home you’ve always envisioned. The current owners have thoughtfully enhanced the property with numerous upgrades, including a beautifully renovated primary bathroom, a brand-new guest bathroom, an expansive composite deck overlooking the backyard, recessed lighting, and custom closet systems in both the primary

Supplements: bedroom and laundry room. These improvements make the home move-in ready while still offering outstanding long-term potential. Ideally located just a short walk from the beach, the property also provides convenient access to many of the island's favorite destinations, including the Isle of Palms Marina, the IOP Rec Center, Wild Dunes Resort, and t … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26020539

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 5711100006
Street #: 256
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29451
Area: 44 – Isle of Palms
Tax District: 24 – City of Isle of Palms
Subdivision: Forest Trail
Elementary School: Sullivans Island
Middle School: Moultrie
High School: Wando
Directions: Take IOP Connector to Isle of Palms. Left on Palm Blvd. Left on 34th Ave. Right on Forest Trail House will be on the right.

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-07-17
Total List Price/SqFt: 1064.58

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 2
Primary Structure Beds: 3
Total Baths – Full: 2
Total Beds: 3
Baths – Total: 2
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Stories: Yes
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1502
Total Apx SqFt: 1502
Year Built: 1968
Acreage: 0.42
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No

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Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Ranch Lot Description: 0 – .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Deck; Fence – Rear Only; Outdoor Shower; Other Roof: Asphalt Shingle Exterior: Brick – Solid Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Smooth; Window Treatments – All New Owned: Pre-Owned Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs Cooling: Central Air; Electric Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; IOP W/S Comm Amenities: Cable TV; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Crown Coast Properties

Last Updated: August – 22 – 2026

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