3030 Brownell Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
$3,900,000
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 ...
+ Read More| List Number Main: | 26010498 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $3,900,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Sub Type: | Single Family Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Apx. Sq Ft: | 5,400 |
| Lot Size: | 25,264.8 |
| Acreage: | 0.58 |
| City: | Sullivans Island |
| County: | Charleston |
| Zip Code: | 29482 |
| Year Built: | 1942 |
| Area: | 43 - Sullivan's Island |
| Lot Size: | High, Ocean View, .5 - 1 Acre |
| Subdivision: | Marshall Reservation |
| High School: | Wando |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Exterior: | See Remarks |
| Foundation: | Other, Slab |
| Heat: | Central |
| Misc Interior: | High Ceilings, Bonus, Other |
| Roof: | See Remarks |
| Stories/Levels: | 1 |
| Water/Sewer: | Public |
| Room Type: | Bonus, Laundry, Other (Use Remarks) |
| Flooring: | Concrete |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | SC |
| 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. |
| Laundry Features: | Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.58 |
| Building Area Total: | 5400 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Levels: | One, Other (Use Remarks) |
| Listing Terms: | Lease Purchase, Any, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Other Structures: | No |
| Room Primary Bedroom Level: | Lower |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | Sullivan's Island Water & Sewer |
| Basement: | false |
| Assumable: | No |
| Elementary School: | Sullivans Island |
| Entry Location: | Ground Level |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Laing |
Listing Courtesy of: SERHANT
jurgen.richterco@gmail.com
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