Raised green house with a white roof and central stairs, framed by palm trees.
Raised green house with a white-railed porch, central stairs, and palm trees.
Raised light-green house with a broad wooden deck and fire pit in a wooded yard.
White-railed steps descend past U.S. and South Carolina flags toward a palm-lined street.
Empty living room with hardwood floors, a freestanding fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and tall windows.
Empty room with hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and large angled windows overlooking trees.
Vacant living room with a freestanding fireplace, hardwood floors, and tall windows beside sliding glass doors.
Empty room with reddish hardwood floors, a chandelier, and large windows around a sliding glass door.
Kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors.
Narrow kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertops, and warm wood flooring.
Empty sunroom with woven window shades, white paneled walls, and a ceiling fan.
Small bathroom with a pedestal sink, octagonal mirror, toilet, and open paneled door.
Laundry room with a utility sink, overhead wire shelving, and wood flooring.
Bathroom with a long vanity, beige countertop, large mirror, and white cabinets.
Bathroom with a beige tub-shower surround, patterned curtain, grab bar, and granite vanity.
Empty bedroom with hardwood floors, mirrored closet doors, and a ceiling fan.
Empty bedroom with turquoise walls, polished hardwood floors, and mirrored closet doors.
Empty room with polished hardwood floors, two windows, and a ceiling fan.
Empty walk-in closet with upper shelving, a hanging rod, louvered doors, and wood flooring.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed tub and shower beside a wood vanity and toilet.
Raised green home with an open carport, paved driveway, and surrounding palms.
Wooden deck with red-brown railings overlooking leafy trees and palm trees.
Green-sided house with a wooden deck, sliding glass doors, and leafy trees nearby.
Covered under-house parking area with concrete flooring, dark posts, and diagonal lattice screens.
Covered carport with a concrete floor, dark storage doors, and slatted railings overlooking greenery.
Backyard lawn with a gravel path, mature trees, and a raised wooden deck.
Unfinished basement with built-in shelves, exposed framing, and large HVAC ducts
Raised light-green house with white trim, front stairs, and palms among mature trees.
Aerial view of a wooded property with a light metal roof beside a residential street.
Aerial view of a light-colored house with a metal roof among mature trees beside a neighborhood road.
Aerial view of a metal-roofed house and deck surrounded by mature trees.
Aerial view of a wooded neighborhood, with a red arrow marking the property.
Aerial view of the wooded neighborhood and ocean, with a red arrow marking the property.
Aerial of wooded coastal homes, with a red arrow marking the property near the ocean.
Aerial view of a metal-roofed house surrounded by mature trees and dense landscaping.
Aerial view of a wooded coastal neighborhood, with a red arrow marking the property near tidal marshes.
Aerial view of a wooded Isle of Palms property, marked by a red arrow, with waterways and ocean beyond.
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Raised green house with a white roof and central stairs, framed by palm trees.
Raised green house with a white-railed porch, central stairs, and palm trees.
Raised light-green house with a broad wooden deck and fire pit in a wooded yard.
White-railed steps descend past U.S. and South Carolina flags toward a palm-lined street.
Empty living room with hardwood floors, a freestanding fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and tall windows.
Empty room with hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and large angled windows overlooking trees.
Vacant living room with a freestanding fireplace, hardwood floors, and tall windows beside sliding glass doors.
Empty room with reddish hardwood floors, a chandelier, and large windows around a sliding glass door.
Kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors.
Narrow kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertops, and warm wood flooring.
Empty sunroom with woven window shades, white paneled walls, and a ceiling fan.
Small bathroom with a pedestal sink, octagonal mirror, toilet, and open paneled door.
Laundry room with a utility sink, overhead wire shelving, and wood flooring.
Bathroom with a long vanity, beige countertop, large mirror, and white cabinets.
Bathroom with a beige tub-shower surround, patterned curtain, grab bar, and granite vanity.
Empty bedroom with hardwood floors, mirrored closet doors, and a ceiling fan.
Empty bedroom with turquoise walls, polished hardwood floors, and mirrored closet doors.
Empty room with polished hardwood floors, two windows, and a ceiling fan.
Empty walk-in closet with upper shelving, a hanging rod, louvered doors, and wood flooring.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed tub and shower beside a wood vanity and toilet.
Raised green home with an open carport, paved driveway, and surrounding palms.
Wooden deck with red-brown railings overlooking leafy trees and palm trees.
Green-sided house with a wooden deck, sliding glass doors, and leafy trees nearby.
Covered under-house parking area with concrete flooring, dark posts, and diagonal lattice screens.
Covered carport with a concrete floor, dark storage doors, and slatted railings overlooking greenery.
Backyard lawn with a gravel path, mature trees, and a raised wooden deck.
Unfinished basement with built-in shelves, exposed framing, and large HVAC ducts
Raised light-green house with white trim, front stairs, and palms among mature trees.
Aerial view of a wooded property with a light metal roof beside a residential street.
Aerial view of a light-colored house with a metal roof among mature trees beside a neighborhood road.
Aerial view of a metal-roofed house and deck surrounded by mature trees.
Aerial view of a wooded neighborhood, with a red arrow marking the property.
Aerial view of the wooded neighborhood and ocean, with a red arrow marking the property.
Aerial of wooded coastal homes, with a red arrow marking the property near the ocean.
Aerial view of a metal-roofed house surrounded by mature trees and dense landscaping.
Aerial view of a wooded coastal neighborhood, with a red arrow marking the property near tidal marshes.
Aerial view of a wooded Isle of Palms property, marked by a red arrow, with waterways and ocean beyond.
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257 Forest Trail

257 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

$1,425,000
Discover the potential of coastal living at 257 Forest Trail, a charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home nestled in the heart of Isle of Palms. Spanning 2,057 square feet, this fixer-upper offers a fantastic opportunity to create your dream beach house or investment property. With its open floor plan, this home features a spacious living area with vaulted ceilings, allowing for plenty of natural light to brighten the space. The kitchen and dining area flow effortlessly, making it ideal for future renovations or modern upgrades. The primary suite offers ample space with an ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms are perfect for guests or family.Outside, the home is set on a sizable lot with a private backyard, offering plenty of room for outdoor living, landscaping, or evenadding a pool. The garage and driveway provide generous parking.

Located on the tranquil Isle of Palms, you're just minutes away from the beach, local dining, shopping, and the marina. This property presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to renovate and capitalize on the beauty and charm of one of Charleston's most desirable island communities.

Bring your vision and creativity to 257 Forest Trail and transform this home into the coastal retreat you've always dreamed of!

***Owner is a Realtor and has never occupied the property. Property is being conveyed in "as-is" condition and no repairs will be made.*** Buyer should verify all things deemed important to them and not rely on info in listing.

3
beds

3
baths

2,057 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.42 Acres lot

Misti Cox

Misti Cox

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms3
  • full bathrooms2
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Laundry Room
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Free Standing, One, Wood Burning
  • other interior Features Ceiling - Blown, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Pantry, Sun

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold January 3, 2025
  • Living Area2,057 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,057 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.42 Acres
  • MLS® ID24025221
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1984
  • NeighborhoodIsle of Palms + Sullivan’s Island
  • Architecture StylesTraditional
  • Elementary SchoolSullivans Island
  • Middle SchoolMoultrie
  • High SchoolWando

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space1.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesDominion Energy, IOP W/S Comm
  • roofMetal
  • lot featuresLevel
  • parking1 Car Garage, Off Street
  • HEAT TYPEHeat Pump
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureRaised

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,425,000

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