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    196 Polowana Road Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

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    $79,000

    LAND - St. Helena Island, SC

    Lot size:
    5.00 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 16, 2025
    Days on Market:
    306
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 17 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 196 Polowana Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Rural Residential
    Standard status
    Active Under Contract
    APN
    R300-010-000-0086-0000
    Lot size
    5.00 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    TRACT S-3 SOUTH POLAWANA ISL PB70 P43 PB71 P90 PB76 P141 PB103 P68 SUBJ TO ROLL BACK TAX LIEN SPLIT 5/84 0.88 AC 16/243
    Tax Annual Amount
    1103

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Electricity Available
    Sewer type
    Septic Tank
    Water source
    Public
    Water front features
    Lagoon, Pond

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    Listing Contact
    Laura Hart

    Listing agent Laura Hart License #141008

    Listing office Greco Group Brokered by eXp 708 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC

    Listing date Jun 16, 2025

    MLS# 191096 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Lowcountry Regional MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Waterfront Land on Polawana Island

    This 5-acre waterfront land offers serene Lowcountry living on Polawana Island near St. Helena Island, SC. The property features southern exposure and sweeping marsh views. The private retreat benefits from cooling breezes, moss-draped live oaks, and abundant wildlife including deer, egrets, and osprey. Polawana Island is a gated community known for its natural beauty, featuring nature trails, scenic overlooks, a rookery observation deck, and a deepwater community boat landing. Additional deepwater access is available nearby. This property, located at 196 Polowana Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920, presents a rare opportunity to build in a quiet, preserved coastal setting within Beaufort County.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Waterfront Land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Saint Helena Island
    County
    State
    South Carolina
    Longitude
    -80.581959
    Latitude
    32.412453

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Waterfront Land - Lakefront lot with southern exposure and sweeping marsh views.
    Where is this waterfront land located?
    The property is located at 196 Polowana Road Saint Helena Island, SC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $79,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Lakefront lot with southern exposure and sweeping marsh views; Located in a gated community (Polawana Island) known for its natural beauty; Access to deepwater community boat landing
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    Laura Hart
    Real Estate License ID: 141008
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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