Charleston & Mt. Pleasant Homes For Sale - Please contact Alan Donald for more information on this listing: (843) 900-0155
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
- 4Beds
- 3Full Baths
- N/AHalf Baths
- 5,400SqFt
- 1942Year Built
- 0.58Acres
- MLS# 26010498
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Active
- Approx Time on Market1 month, 23 days
- AreaSullivans Island
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision Marshall Reservation
Overview
3030 Brownell represents one of the most unique and compelling opportunities on Sullivan's Island--where history, engineering, and location converge to create a canvas unlike anything else on the island.Positioned on a half-acre parcel just one block from the beach, the property offers both scale and proximity--an increasingly rare combination in one of the Lowcountry's most sought-after coastal communities.At its core lies a World War II-era concrete bunker, encompassing approximately 5,400 square feet and constructed with 15-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls. Elevated roughly 20 feet above sea level, the structure has already demonstrated extraordinary resilience. Its durability, elevation, and permanence offer a level of structural integrity that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate today.What makes this offering particularly compelling is the flexibility it presents for a future owner to explore what's possible.The existing structure provides a substantial and highly unique foundation, opening the door for a thoughtful buyer to engage with the Town of Sullivan's Island regarding potential future use, design, or redevelopment of the site. Whether the vision leans toward preserving and enhancing what exists or pursuing a broader architectural concept, the property invites creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking design.Below, the expansive interior lends itself to a wide range of possibilities--whether imagined as a private cinema, wine vault, gallery, wellness space, or secure retreat--creating a space that is as functional as it is unforgettable.For those with the vision to execute, this is not simply a homesite--it is an opportunity to create a landmark property that blends modern coastal living with a piece of American history.Moments from the beach and close to Sullivan's Island's beloved restaurants and gathering places, the lifestyle here is equally refined: morning walks along the shoreline, afternoons on the water, and evenings immersed in the quiet rhythm of island living.Opportunities like this are defined not just by what exists--but by what can be thoughtfully pursued.3030 Brownell offers a rare chance to create something enduring, distinctive, and entirely your own.
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Levels: One, Other (Use Remarks)
Year Built: 1942
Floors: Concrete
Business Info
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Garage / Parking
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Bonus, Other
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.58
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre, High, Ocean View
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.58
Lot Sqft: 25264.8
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 1
Foundation: Other, Slab
Exterior: See Remarks
Roof: See Remarks
Property Subtype: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 4
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sale / Lease Info
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5400
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Heating: Yes
Heat: Central
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Directions
Postal Address Is 3031 Ion Ave. From Ben Sawyer Memorial Bridge Coming Into Sullivans Island Take A Left Onto Jasper Blvd. From There Take A Right Onto Station 30 St And Then Take A Left Onto Ion Ave.Courtesy of listing office Coastal Connections Real Estate
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