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$424,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2003
1522 Old Shell Road
Port Royal, SC 29935
Listed by BHHS Bay Street Realty

Highlights

Property type
Townhouse
Lot size
0.05 acres
On market
246 days

About this home

This property is currently operating as a successful SHORT TERM RENTAL, with a permit in hand and can transfer to its next owner. Welcome to 1522 Old Shell Rd, a truly unique opportunity in the heart of Port Royal. When marketed correctly, this home has the potential to generate $40,000+ annually, making it an ideal investment, second home, or personal retreat with income upside. This thoughtfully designed home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with recently updated bathrooms and an updated kitchen that blend style and functionality. All 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd level. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat and features its own balcony, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding with an evening cocktail while enjoying the views. Adding to the appeal is the peace of mind that comes with a new roof and a new HVAC system, allowing the next owner to step right in and enjoy the property without major upcoming expenses. One of the standout features of this home is its unbeatable location. The Town of Port Royal offers an incredible coastal lifestyle, all within walking, biking, or golf-cart distance. Spend your days at The Sands Beach, explore the scenic Cypress Wetlands, or choose from 10 local restaurants and a brewery just minutes from your front door. Whether you're looking for a turnkey short-term rental, a coastal getaway, or a combination of both, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a true piece of heaven in Port Royal.

Property details

MLS
Lowcountry Regional MLS
MLS #
194333
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
The Village at Port Royal
Status
Active
Days on market
246
On market date
November 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.05 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.

Elementary
Port Royal Elementary
0.38 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Excellent (2025)
Enrollment
168
Student:teacher ratio
8.4:1
District
Beaufort 01
Middle
Beaufort Middle
1.54 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
418
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Beaufort 01
High
Beaufort High
2.86 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
1,174
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
District
Beaufort 01

Walkability

Blended score for Port Royal'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).

52
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
63 / 100
Restaurants & cafes15
Grocery stores1
Parks7
Schools1
Transit stops1
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Port Royal, from live MLS data.

On the market 246 days -- 128 more days than Port Royal's current average of 118 days.
For reference, the median list price across 80 active listings in Port Royal right now is $465,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,709/mo
$84,980 down
$339,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,205
Property tax (est.)$354
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Lowcountry Regional MLS. Last updated 5 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.