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3030 Brownell Avenue

Sullivans Island, SC 29482
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Bed 4

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt5,400

Sqft

Acres0.58

Acre(Lot)

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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $3,900,000

AD Id : 77060498

MLS Id : 26010498

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.58 Acre

Living Area Size : 5,400

Year Built : 1942

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Marshall Reservation

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  • Bathroom Information

    Full Baths: 3
  • Flooring Information

    Concrete
  • Roofing Information

    See Remarks
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Bonus, Other Roof: See Remarks Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1942 Construction Materials: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features

    Foundation Details: Other, Slab

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre, High, Ocean View Lot Size Area: 0.58 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 25,265 Lot Acres: 0.58 Stories: 1 Main Square Feet: 0.58

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedSubdivision: Marshall Reservation

  • Elementary School: Sullivans Island
    Junior High School: Laing
    Senior High School: Wando
  • Location Information

    Direction: 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.
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Address Estimate Bed Bath Sq. Ft Lot Size
3209 Marshall Boulevard, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $15,700,000 4 4.5 3,950 3,950 SqFt
3308 Jasper Boulevard, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $22,350,000 6 6.5 5,829 5,829 SqFt
3109 Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $2,700,000 5 2 2,660 2,660 SqFt
3121 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $3,300,000 3 1.5 1,276 1,276 SqFt
3013 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $3,795,000 5 5.5 3,511 3,511 SqFt
2923 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $6,255,000 5 4.5 3,875 3,875 SqFt
2871 Ion Avenue, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $7,750,000 4 4.5 5,283 5,283 SqFt
2857 Brownell Avenue, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $8,250,000 6 6.5 4,203 4,203 SqFt
210 Station 28 1/2 Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $5,250,000 5 4.5 4,987 4,987 SqFt
2918 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 $5,799,999 5 4.5 3,695 3,695 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/18/2026 @ 14:55

MLS: 26010498 LISTED BY: Jurgen Bushi, Coastal Connections Real Estate SOURCE: CHS Regional MLS

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