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514 Seascape 1/13 Share
A- Composite 80.56
Why this score? — see what drove the A- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +8.4/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Schools +4.3/10.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0

$205,000

514 Seascape 1/13 Share · Isle of Palms, SC 29451
3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,536 sqft · SingleFamily · 475 Days on market
Built 1985 Excellent condition $333/mo HOA · 5% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to Seascape Villas where an extensive 2 year building renovation is now complete and ready for its owners to enjoy breathtaking ocean views. This penthouse (top floor) villa has a new interior design complementing the calming ocean color palettes complete with vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen / dining / living space perfect for spending time with family and friends. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms allow for ample sleeping space. Seascape is located in the renowned Wild Dunes Resort just outside Charleston, SC. Enjoy 4 weeks per year at this stunning villa.

Key facts

  • New interior design
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Community pool

Tags

NEW INTERIOR DESIGNVAULTED CEILINGS

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located in Wild Dunes community with clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis courts, gated access, golf course and memberships available, elevators, security, trash service, and walk/jog trails
  • HOA & community: Annual association fee; Association fee: billed annually

Exterior

  • Utilities: Public sewer; Dominion Energy (electric); Isle of Palms water/sewer
  • Home design: Residential fractional ownership; One-and-one-half story
  • Exterior features: Balcony; Beach access and beachfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Microwave; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms; Primary bedroom with ceiling fan(s) and outside access
  • Flooring: Ceramic tile; Luxury vinyl
  • Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Heat pump heating; Central air conditioning
  • Interior features: Cathedral/vaulted and smooth ceilings; High ceilings; Living/dining combo; Loft
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry room with washer and dryer

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath single-family listed at $205k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($33k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($6k rent vs $205k).
  • Recommended offer: $180k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 61/100 on livability (#217 in SC) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: employment A+, crime A-; Watch: housing C-, amenities F, commute F.
  • Charleston 01 (urban): math 48% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #7 of 80 in SC (top 9%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: Sullivan'S Island Elementary (math 88% / reading 81%, grade A+, #2 of 597 statewide, top 0%, 475 students, 9% FRL); Moultrie Middle (math 68% / reading 74%, grade A, #6 of 229 statewide, top 2%, 1,119 students, 22% FRL); Wando High (math 81% / reading 95%, grade A, #6 of 196 statewide, top 3%, 2,596 students, 19% FRL) — zoned schools average 17% FRL vs 44% district-wide (28 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 81% at this address vs 50% district-wide (+31 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Charleston 01 average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
  • Market conditions: 121 active listings in the ZIP; high-income renter base; 4,156 units permitted in Charleston County in 2024 (857 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $15k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $14k appreciation (6.8% local appreciation)).
  • Charleston County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (6.8% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $57k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$38k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 475 days — a 12% lower offer ($180k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $180,400 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 475 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
3.07%
Cap rate
25.11%
Cash-on-cash
67.21%
DSCR
3.99
GRM
2.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$110,592
Comps found
11
Show comp detail 11 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
311 Seascape (share H) 0.02mi 3/3.0 1,635 (+6%) 10mo $125,000 $76 80
8000 Palmetto Dr #506 0.20mi 3/3.0 1,593 (+4%) 10mo $115,000 $72 76
71 Fairway Dunes Ln 0.44mi 3/3.5 1,585 (+3%) 9mo $1,350,000 $852 65
36 Pelican Reach 0.60mi 3/2.5 1,444 (-6%) 5mo $1,250,000 $866 56
55 Fairway Dunes Ln Unit Week 2 0.48mi 3/3.0 1,644 (+7%) 12mo $100,000 $61 56
55 Fairway Dunes Ln Unit Week 1 0.48mi 3/3.0 1,644 (+7%) 12mo $100,000 $61 56
7600 Palmetto Dr Unit C117 0.32mi 3/3.0 1,322 (-14%) 17mo $100,000 $76 47
2 Pelican Reach Unit Share 11 0.47mi 3/2.5 1,354 (-12%) 12mo $95,000 $70 46
2 Pelican Reach Unit Share 10 0.47mi 3/2.5 1,354 (-12%) 13mo $95,000 $70 46
40 Pelican Reach 0.63mi 3/2.5 1,703 (+11%) 7mo $1,438,000 $844 45
305 Shipwatch-a (1/13th Share) Dr 0.31mi 3/3.0 1,322 (-14%) 21mo $92,500 $70 45

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

6.84% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
67.4%
Equity multiple
5.32×
Total profit
$247,731
Equity at exit
$139,924
10-year hold
IRR
63.7%
Equity multiple
11.25×
Total profit
$588,553
Equity at exit
$263,881

Cash invested: $57,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
State South Carolina
90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+6
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
5-day notice; preempted; landlord-favorable.

ZIP-level market 29451

Home prices YoY
2.0%
Active inventory
121
Price-to-rent
2.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$6,284 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,075
Tax est. 1.5%
$256 /mo · $3,075/yr
Insurance
$85
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$333
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,320
Net cashflow
$2,788

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,755
Max offer price $205,000
Occupancy floor 51%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,930 -5% $2,859 +0% $2,788 +5% $2,718 +10% $2,647
Rent -10% $2,292 -5% $2,540 +0% $2,788 +5% $3,037 +10% $3,285
Rate -1.0pp $2,892 -0.5pp $2,840 base $2,788 +0.5pp $2,735 +1.0pp $2,681

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$51,250
Closing costs
$6,150
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$333 · $3,996/yr

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $205,000 Active 475 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $205,000 Active 474 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $205,000 Active 473 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $205,000 Active 472 DOM
  5. 2026-06-10
    days on market $205,000 Active 467 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $205,000 Active 466 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $205,000 Active 465 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $205,000 Active 464 DOM
  9. 2026-06-05
    days on market $205,000 Active 461 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $205,000 Active 460 DOM
  11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $205,000 Active 458 DOM
  12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $205,000 Active 457 DOM
  13. 2026-03-03
    status Active
  14. 2026-02-28
    historical
  15. 2025-02-24
    listed $205,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$75,412
− Mortgage interest
−$11,483
− Property taxes
−$3,075
− Insurance
−$6,144
− Repairs & maintenance
−$6,033
− Management
−$6,033
− HOA
−$3,996
− Depreciation
−$5,964
Taxable income
$32,685
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$7,844
After-tax cash flow
$25,616/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This penthouse villa is in excellent condition with a modern interior and ocean views. It is move-in ready and would benefit from some minor updates to the exterior and interior to further enhance its appeal.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters.
  • Both Updating the kitchen backsplash — A fresh backsplash can add a modern touch to the kitchen and make it more appealing to potential buyers and renters.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhancing the landscaping around the pool and exterior can improve the curb appeal and make the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters.
  • Both Updating the kitchen backsplash — A fresh backsplash can add a modern touch to the kitchen and make it more appealing to potential buyers and renters.
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhancing the landscaping around the pool and exterior can improve the curb appeal and make the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters.

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Charleston 01
NCES district ID
4501440
Math proficiency
48% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
53% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$52,376
Composite
43.41/100
National rank
#3018
State rank
#7 of 80 in SC

Livability — Isle of Palms

Score
61/100
State rank
#217
US rank
#18296

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime A- Employment A+ Housing C- Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Isle of Palms, SC
County
Charleston County · 366,793 people
City population
4,362
Metro
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Population (ZIP)
4,362
Household income
$156,979
Rent vs Own
6.5% rent · 93.5% own
Severe rent burden
20.0

Population outlook (Charleston County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
480,562 people
By 2030
525,921 · +9.4%
By 2040
612,189 · +27.4%
By 2050
691,627 · +43.9%
By 2075
847,979 · +76.5%
By 2100
926,482 · +92.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (97%)
Race & ethnicity
White 97% Asian 2%
Common ancestry
Lithuanian 5% Slovak 4% Scotch-Irish 2%
Foreign-born
7% · China, Canada
Languages at home
92% English-only · French/Haitian/Cajun 3% Other Asian/Pacific 3% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Charleston

2024 margin
Lean D (+5.7) · D 51.9% · R 46.3% · Other 1.8%
2008→2024 swing
-2.7pp toward R · 2008: 8.3pp · 2024: 5.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+5.7 2020: D+12.9 2016: D+7.9 2012: D+2.4 2008: D+8.3

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Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 6.84%
Current HPI
348.8655
Rent YoY
Metro
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
State GDP YoY
▲ 4.51%
F500 in state
2

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in SC)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-03 Relisted Charleston Trident MLS
  • 2026-02-28 Listing Removed Charleston Trident MLS
  • 2025-02-24 Listed $205,000 Charleston Trident MLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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