70 Helmlys Rd

$27,000,000
Price
3,267,000 / 75
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Nestled along the pristine salt marshes of the Okatie River lies one of the last remaining legacy waterfront parcels of its kind. The estate is two parcels, which combined total approximately 75 acres and offer more than 3,000 linear feet of deepwater and marsh frontage. With sweeping northeastern exposure, this rare property welcomes the sunrise across shimmering tidal creeks, unveiling a breathtaking Lowcountry landscape that feels secluded, storied, and timeless. Centuries-old live oaks, draped...Nestled along the pristine salt marshes of the Okatie River lies one of the last remaining legacy waterfront parcels of its kind. The estate is two parcels, which combined total approximately 75 acres and offer more than 3,000 linear feet of deepwater and marsh frontage. With sweeping northeastern exposure, this rare property welcomes the sunrise across shimmering tidal creeks, unveiling a breathtaking Lowcountry landscape that feels secluded, storied, and timeless. Centuries-old live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand as sentinels to the land's enduring heritage. The property's scale, setting, and natural beauty make it a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a private estate or family compound unlike any other. Set in the heart of Bluffton yet enveloped in the serenity of secluded countryside, this land embodies the rare balance between accessibility and privacy. Expansive views of the Okatie's winding waterways and untouched marshlands create a sense of retreat that feels far removed from the everyday, while remaining just moments from Bluffton's charming historic district, fine dining, and vibrant community. With so few legacy parcels of this magnitude remaining, opportunities like this are increasingly scarce. Its conservation potential offers the chance to preserve and protect a significant piece of the Lowcountry's natural and cultural fabric by safeguarding its maritime forests, tidal creeks, and riverfront for generations to come. The Okatie River itself holds deep historic roots, once serving as a vital waterway for early settlers and Native tribes, and today remains a cherished sanctuary for wildlife and a source of quiet beauty for those fortunate enough to call its banks home. This remarkable estate honors the past while offering endless possibilities for the future in the form of a private retreat, a family legacy, or a conservation masterpiece. It is, quite simply, a rare and enduring treasure on the Lowcountry coast.
  1. Listed by The Donaldson Group • Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 70 Helmlys Road

Waterfront
Yes
Subdivision Name
PINCKNEY COLONY
View
MarshView, Water
Waterfront Features
RiverFront
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 01:36 PM

Property Details for 70 Helmlys Road

StatusActive
MLS #502303
Days on Market67
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Acreage
Year Built-
Lot Size75.00 AC
CountyBeaufort County

Location

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Building Information for 70 Helmlys Road

Lot Size75.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$133,725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$133,417

Property Taxes

$308

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Helmlys Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Location: Riverfront,
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: R600 013 000 0047 0000
  • Tax Assessed Value: 6821300
  • Tax Lot: 47
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1640.0
  • Lot Features: Over40UnitsAcre, Waterfront, Acreage
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 acres
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Range: 50+ Acres
  • Lot Size Range Units: Acres
  • Number Of Lots: 2
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Acreage
  • Property SubType Additional: Acreage
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: WaterAvailable
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Dock
  • View: Yes
  • Guest House: Yes
  • Guest House Description: circa 1996 home
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Human Modified: No
Mobile Home
Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 70 Helmlys Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

REsides, Inc. #502303

$27,000,000
Feb 26, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #245653379

$34,200
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

REsides, Inc. #502303

$27,000,000
02/26/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #245653379

$34,200

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Public Records for 70 Helmlys Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,698 ($308 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,377,069 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Zoning9999CountyBEAUFORTAPNR600 013 000 0047 0000

Schools near 70 Helmlys Road

This home is within Beaufort County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Okatie Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bluffton Middle School
Public6 to 8

May River High
Public9 to 12

Riverview Charter School
CharterK to 8

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70 Helmlys Road is a 75 ac of land for sale in Bluffton, SC 29909. This property was listed for sale on October 21, 2025 by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $27,000,000. It has been on the market for a total of 67 days and was last sold on February 26, 2005. This listing's school district is Beaufort County School District. Nearby schools include Okatie Elementary School, Bluffton Middle School and May River High. 70 Helmlys Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1,640 sqft 75 ac of land on a 3,267,000 sq. ft. / 75 acres lot.

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