2531 Helmsman Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

$1,395,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2,830 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $1,395,000 List Date: 3/12/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Perfectly positioned on a sunny corner lot along a quiet loop, 2531 Helmsman Road offers a rare sense of openness in every direction. The front porch enjoys gentle glimpses toward the tidal Kiawah River, while the expansive rear porch overlooks Oak Park and its winding nature trails--creating a peaceful setting surrounded by preserved green space. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends classic Lowcountry charm with modern livability. Ten-foot ceilings and generous windows fill the open living areas with natural light, while the kitchen, dining, and great room flow seamlessly together for everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen features high-end appliances, a dedicated culinary prep and staging area, and a spacious walk-in pantry.

Supplements: Outdoor living is central to the experience with spacious porches that capture river breezes and quiet park views. Additional highlights include a dedicated workspace, elevator shaft for future installation, outdoor shower, landscaped yard with palms and irrigation, and direct access to Kiawah River's scenic trails. Residents enjoy over 2,000 acr ...

Listing Details MLS# 26007025

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
2120000072
Street #
2531
Street Name
Helmsman
Street Suffix
Road
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29455
Area
23 - Johns Island
Tax District
51 - St. Johns Fire District
Subdivision
Kiawah River
Elementary School
Mt. Zion
Middle School
Haut Gap
High School
St. Johns
Directions
Betsy Kerrison Parkway to entrance of Kiawah River. Take Kiawah River Drive to first stop sign. Straight thru stop sign over causeway, left onto Helmsman Drive # 2531 on your right.
Legal Description
EA58, Kiawah River, Parcel E, Phase 1

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-03-12
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
492.93

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
No
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2.5
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
2830
Year Built
2022
Acreage
0.1
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
Yes
HOA Fee
Yes
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA $
4748

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment
No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
No

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner
Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal
Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes

Misc Exterior

Elevator Shaft
Yes
Lawn Irrigation
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Patio
Yes
Patio - Covered
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes
Porch - Full Front
Yes
Porch - Rear
Yes
Porch - Screened
Yes

Exterior

Cement Plank
Yes

SF Detached Style

Other
Yes

Foundation

Elv. Construction
Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes
Propane
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Dining
Yes
Utility
Yes

Amenities

Boat Dock
Yes
Boat Ramp
Yes
Club House
Yes
Dock Facilities
Yes
Dog Park
Yes
Exercise Area
Yes
Hot Tubs
Yes
Park
Yes
Pickleball Court
Yes
Pool
Yes
RV/Boat Storage
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security
Yes
Storage
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes
Trash
Yes
Walk/Jog Trails
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Upstairs
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

Proposed Financing

Any
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Ceilings - 9'+
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

FP Desc/Location

One
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Special

Flood Insurance
Yes
Termite Bond
Yes

Water/Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Utility Suppliers

Berkeley Elect Co-Op
Yes
John IS Water Co
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Other Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot Misc Exterior: Elevator Shaft; Lawn Irrigation; Outdoor Shower; Patio; Patio - Covered; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear; Porch - Screened Roof: Metal Exterior: Cement Plank Foundation: Elv. Construction Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Foyer; Laundry; Pantry; Separate Dining; Utility Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Central; Propane Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op; John IS Water Co Special: Flood Insurance; Termite Bond Amenities: Boat Dock; Boat Ramp; Club House; Dock Facilities; Dog Park; Exercise Area; Hot Tubs; Park; Pickleball Court; Pool; RV/Boat Storage; Sauna; Security; Storage; Tennis Court(s); Trash; Walk/Jog Trails Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Kiawah River Real Estate Company, LLC
Last Updated: May - 18 - 2026
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