Estimate anchored to the current list price and recent sale history (2024 sale at $625k), adjusted for turnkey condition, strong short-term rental performance and resort-amenity premium typical for Harbor Island. No live comps search performed.
Turnkey Harbor Island 3BR/2BA — Marsh Views, Private Deck & Golf Cart
Step into a fully furnished Harbor Island home that performs as beautifully as it feels. This single-story, 3-bedroom / 2-bath retreat offers 1,517 square feet of carefully updated living space, a remodeled kitchen with brand-new appliances, and guest-ready furnishings that produced an impressive $61,000 in the first year of vacation rental operation. The layout is straightforward and livable — living and dining flow from the kitchen, and the private deck presents direct marsh sightlines that change by the hour.
Owners will appreciate the ease of island living: an included golf cart makes beach runs and community errands simple, and the property sits steps from Harbor Island’s resort-style amenities — multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and private beach access reserved for residents. Interior finishes such as durable laminate floors and a turnkey furniture package reduce upkeep and accelerate rental readiness.
Outside, the compact lot is low-maintenance and the elevated deck is the ideal spot for evening cocktails while watching egrets and tides. Practical features include a 1-car carport and easy entry/egress from Nautical Watch Way. The listing is being offered fully furnished to enable an investor to step into management without a lengthy fit-out.
Whether you’re acquiring a high-performing short-term rental or a quiet island base with instant income, this Harbor Island property blends proven cash flow with lifestyle upside. Showings by appointment; please confirm availability and rental-booking schedules with the listing agent.
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Comparable sales
A 1981 traditional on 0.09 acres.
Building
Site & utilities
Harbor Island (Nautical Watch area)
Researched nearby locations
Location
9 Nautical Watch Way, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
Harbor Island is a small, privately governed island community on Saint Helena Island known for its private beach, relaxed Lowcountry character, and resort-style amenities. Homes here are a mix of year-round residents and second-home owners who value beach access, low-key island life, and proximity to Beaufort's historic downtown. Streets are quiet, community-run amenities are well maintained, and the natural marsh and tidal creeks define the local outdoor lifestyle.
Outstanding access to coastal recreation: private beach, community pools, tennis and pickleball courts, marshside trails and easy golf-cart access to island amenities.
A factual market snapshot around 9 Nautical Watch Way.
Harbor Island is a niche, private-beach submarket within Beaufort County that typically trades at a premium to the broader county due to limited inventory and resort amenities. Buyers currently face a moderately tight market for turnkey vacation-ready homes — inventory remains seasonal but constrained, keeping demand robust, particularly for furnished, income-producing units. Median sale prices in nearby coastal neighborhoods sit well below this listing, but Harbor Island’s private access and amenity package command higher price-per-square-foot metrics (this listing at ~ $448/sf). Short-term rental performance is a material value driver here — reported first-year revenue of $61K significantly enhances yield and marketability. For buyer strategy: bring competitive financing and confirm insurance/flood costs early; for sellers: maintaining the turnkey, furnished offering will attract investor buyers willing to pay a premium.
Resort community / single-family residential lot within Harbor Island private community; short-term rentals are commonly operated here under community guidelines.
Zoning
Research-indicated uses
- Single Family Residential
- Short Term Vacation Rental (Subject To Community Rules And County Regulations)
Assessment data and recorded transactions.
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Sale history
What the research supports — and what is still worth verifying.
Key findings
- List price: $679,000 (≈ $448/sf).
- Home size: 1,517 sq ft; Lot: 3,920 sq ft (~0.09 acres); 3 beds / 2 baths; built 1981.
- Turnkey furnished sale with included golf cart and strong short-term rental income reported ($61K).
- Sold previously in 2024 for $625,000; price increased, reflecting updates and market appreciation.
- Located in Harbor Island private community with resort amenities and private beach access.
What stands out about this property.
Interior Features
- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
- 1,517 sq ft single-story layout
- Upgraded kitchen with brand-new appliances (electric range, microwave, dishwasher)
- Laminate flooring throughout for durability and easy turnover
- Fully furnished — turnkey vacation rental package included
Exterior & Lot
- Private marsh-facing deck with scenic marsh views
- Lot: 3,920 sq ft (~0.09 acres) — low-maintenance landscaping
- 1-car carport (golf cart storage-friendly)
- Proximity to Harbor Island community pools and courts
Location & Neighborhood
- Located on Nautical Watch Way inside Harbor Island private community
- Private beach access, multiple community pools, tennis & pickleball courts
- Short drive to Beaufort for dining, galleries and services
- Quiet, resort-oriented island neighborhood popular with second-home buyers
Walkability & Recreation
- Walkability Rating: 35/100
- Immediate access to lowcountry marsh trails and community beach
- Nearby boating and fishing opportunities along the Beaufort waterways
- Community recreation: pools, courts, and seasonal social events
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