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$595,000

157 Locust Fence Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Listed by Paige Sumler Walling · Lowcountry Real Estate
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1990

About this home

Enjoy stunning lagoon and fairway views from this beautifully maintained lowcountry style home on Dataw Island. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence blends timeless Lowcountry charm with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, and an ideal location on Dataw. Relax on the welcoming front porch or unwind on the spacious screened porch overlooking the lagoon and the 4th fairway of Morgan River Golf Course. Inside, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and a soaring ceiling in the great room, a gas fireplace and wall of windows create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen features cherry cabinetry, Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, and a sunny breakfast nook, opening seamlessly to the main living area. A formal dining room with custom cabinetry is perfect for entertaining. The first-floor owner's suite offers a private office, porch access, and a spacious bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double vanity. Upstairs are two generous guest bedrooms with an updated shared bath and ample storage. Additional features include a detached two-car garage, brick-paver patio, walk-in attic, laundry room, and powder room. Membership in the Dataw Island Club is required, offering championship golf, tennis, pickleball, a marina, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, waterfront dining, and an active social calendar. This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
197334
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Dataw Island
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
July 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.21 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
St. Helena Elementary
2.75 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Below Average (2025)
Enrollment
322
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Beaufort 01
Middle
Lady's Island Middle
4.13 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Average (2025)
Enrollment
480
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Beaufort 01
High
Beaufort High
5.1 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 St. Helena Island'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).

11
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$3,733/mo
$119,000 down
$476,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,087
Property tax (est.)$496
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 August 23, 2026.

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.