799 Sonny Boy Lane, Johns Island, SC 29455 (MLS# 26022271)

799 Sonny Boy Lane, Johns Island, SC 29455

$3,495,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6.5 Square Footage: 5,659 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 796,712 Status: Active Contingent

Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 8/05/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own an architect-designed Lowcountry compound on 18.29 acres with an exceptional sense of privacy, 799 Sonny Boy Lane offers two custom residences, approximately 5,659 combined square feet, mature grand live oaks, open pasture, wooded natural buffers, and no HOA. Set at the end of a private drive beneath a canopy of oaks, the property feels peacefully removed while remaining convenient to Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook, Wadmalaw Island, and Johns Island's dining and coastal amenities. Completed in 2017, the approximately 4,302-square-foot main residence was designed by Gensburg Toniolo Harting Architects. The home combines timeless architecture with carefully selected materials, including European white oak flooring, custom cabinetry and millwork,

Supplements: historic mantels, designer lighting, copper detailing, gas lanterns, and a metal roof. The open living areas were designed for everyday comfort and entertaining, with the kitchen, dining area, living room, and glass-enclosed sunroom flowing naturally together. Expansive windows and doors frame views across the property, while multiple fireplaces a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26022271

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 2820000202
Street #: 799
Street Name: Sonny Boy
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29455
Area: 23 - Johns Island
Tax District: 51 - St. Johns Fire District
Subdivision: Johns Island
Elementary School: Angel Oak ES 4K-1/Johns Island ES 2-5
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: From Highway 17 turn left onto Main Road 1.8 miles turn left onto River Road. 2.2 miles turn right onto Brownswood Road. 0.6 miles turn right onto Old Pond Road. 200 feet turn right onto Sonny Boy Lane. 0.3 miles turn right into gated driveway. Proceed slowly down rock driveway until arrival at main house.
Legal Description: MapPlatB L14 MapPlatP 0355 Subdivision Name JOHNS ISLAND Tract C

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-08-05
Total List Price/SqFt: 617.6

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 4
Primary Structure Beds: 3
Total Baths - Full: 6
Total Baths - Half: Yes
Total Beds: 5
Baths - Total: 6.5
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4302
Total Apx SqFt: 5659
Year Built: 2017
Acreage: 18.29
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Occupancy: Owner
HOA Fee: No
Primary Structure Half Baths: 0

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 2
Other Structure Full Baths: 2
Other Structure Half Baths: Yes
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 1357

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner: Yes

More Information

Roof

Metal: Yes

Lot Description

10+ Acres: Yes
High: Yes
Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Misc Exterior

Electric Gate: Yes
Garden: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Wrap-Around: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Storage: Yes

Exterior

Cement Plank: Yes

SF Detached Style

Cottage: Yes
Craftsman: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Attic Features

Access: Yes
Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Garage/Parking

3 Car Garage: Yes
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Single Oven: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes

Rooms

Bonus: Yes
Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Frog Attached: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Media: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes
Sun: Yes
Utility: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Ceilings - 9'+: Yes
Garden Tub/Shower: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Window Treatments - All: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Brick: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Two: Yes
Gas Logs: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Water/Sewer

Private Water: Yes
Septic: Yes

Utility Suppliers

AT&T: Yes
Berkeley Elect Co-Op: Yes
John IS Water Co: Yes

Green Features

Energy Star Appliance: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Cottage; Craftsman; Traditional Lot Description: 10+ Acres; High; Level; Wooded Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Storage Roof: Metal Exterior: Cement Plank Attic Features: Access; Pull-Down Stairs; Walk-In Attic Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Frog Attached; Laundry; Media; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Sun; Utility Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Brick; Wood Heat: Central Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: AT&T; Berkeley Elect Co-Op; John IS Water Co Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No Green Features: Energy Star Appliance; Tankless Water Heater

Listing Office: Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC

Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026

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