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$1,100,000

489 May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Bluffton, SC 29910
Listed by Pamela A McKenzie · Realty One Group Lowcountry
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1960

About this home

A Rare Lowcountry Opportunity to own 3.17 Acres in Bluffton - No HOA! Step back in time while envisioning the possibilities of Lowcountry living with this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Lowcountry-style farmhouse situated on 3.17 acres fronting May River Road in the heart of Bluffton. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, this property offers the perfect canvas to create your own cozy Lowcountry cottage while preserving the character and history that make this property truly special. Enjoy beautiful pecan, walnut, sycamore, and magnificent magnolia trees scattered throughout the property. The backyard is filled with unique touches from days gone by, including the original syrup-making hut, potting shed, stump, and pump house, adding a wonderful sense of history and Southern charm. Two gates from the home open to the original cleared two-plus-acre pasture/field, creating an incredible opportunity for a future dream home, additional outdoor living space, gardening, animals, or simply enjoying your own private piece of the Lowcountry. The back field already offers electricity and a water hookup, providing even more possibilities for the next owner. With 3.17 acres, no HOA, May River Road frontage, mature landscaping, historic character, and room to dream, this is a rare opportunity to own acreage in Bluffton and create something truly special. Bring your vision and make this unique Lowcountry property your own!

Property details

MLS #
198144
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
NOT in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
22
On market date
September 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
3.17 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Pritchardville Elementary
2.19 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Good (2025)
Enrollment
1,018
Student:teacher ratio
15.2:1
District
Beaufort 01
Middle
Bluffton Middle
3.77 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
871
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Beaufort 01
High
Bluffton High
2.57 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,318
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Beaufort 01

Walkability

Blended score for Bluffton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
3 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$6,774/mo
$220,000 down
$880,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,708
Property tax (est.)$917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Lowcountry Regional MLS (Beaufort-Jasper County REALTORS®) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 21 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.