256 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 (MLS# 26023916)

256 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

New Listing

$1,599,000

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Property Type: Vacant Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,599,000 List Date: 8/22/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

Here is your opportunity to build a custom Isle of Palms retreat on highly desirable Forest Trail. Situated on a generous 0.42-acre lot beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks, this exceptional property offers an expansive building footprint with the potential for a custom home of up to 5,250 square feet. Ideally located just a short walk from the beach, the property also provides convenient access to many of the island's favorite destinations, including the Isle of Palms Marina, the IOP Rec Center, Wild Dunes Resort, and the dining, shopping and entertainment of Front Beach. An existing home currently occupies the property, offering the unique opportunity to enjoy the island while working through the design and planning process for your future home. Whether envisioned as a primary

Supplements: residence, second home or vacation retreat, this beautiful Forest Trail property provides a rare combination of lot size, location and flexibility for creating your own Isle of Palms escape.

Listing Details MLS# 26023916

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 5711100006
Street #: 256
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29451
Area: 44 - Isle of Palms
Tax District: 24 - City of Isle of Palms
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Sullivans Island
Middle School: Moultrie
High School: Wando
Directions: Take IOP Connector to Isle of Palms. Left on Palm Blvd. Left on 34th Ave. Right on Forest Trail House will be on the right.
Legal Description: Lt 17 Blk Ft-2 Sec Bc-2D

Contract Info

MLS List Date: 2026-08-22

General Property Info

Acreage: 0.42
Potential Short Sale: No

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 2263

Misc Exterior

Fence - Rear Only: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

More Information

Uses

Residential: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Structures

Residence: Yes

Existing Utilities

Electricity: Yes
Septic At Site: Yes
Water: Yes

Amenities

Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Property Features

Misc Exterior: Fence - Rear Only Zoning: Residential Uses: Residential Road Frontage: City Street Structures: Residence Existing Utilities: Electricity; Septic At Site; Water Assumable: No Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Amenities: Trash

Listing Office: Crown Coast Properties

Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026

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