Skip to main content
Active

3030 Brownell Avenue

Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Active 105 days on market Listing ID CHSfd49f2709a6512c27413adfc5bdd1d51

$3,900,000

Est. $22,419/mo See my rate

$722/Sq Ft

4 bd · 3 ba · 5,400 sqft · $722/sqft

4 Beds
3 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
$722/Sq Ft
1942 Built
.58 acres Single Family Residence Marshall Reservation Listed Apr 13, 2026 Updated Apr 14, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

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.

Property Details

Overview

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.
Mlsareamajor
43 - Sullivan's Island
Taxmapnumber
5291200092
Countyorparish
Charleston
Propertysubtype
Single Family Detached
Constructionmaterials
See Remarks

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Flooring
Concrete
Roomtype
Bonus, Laundry, Other (Use Remarks)
Laundryfeatures
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Interiorfeatures
High Ceilings, Bonus, Other

Exterior Features

Roof
See Remarks
Otherstructures
No

Lot And Land

Lotfeatures
.5 - 1 Acre, High, Ocean View
Lotsizearea
0.58
Lotsizeacres
0.58
Lotsizeunits
Acres

Systems And Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Watersource
Public

Financial Information

Listingterms
Lease Purchase, Any, Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Room Dimensions

Bathroomshalf
0
Roommasterbedroomlevel
Lower

Listed by Jurgen Bushi · Coastal Connections Real Estate

Location

Address
3030 Brownell Avenue
City
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
County
Charleston
Get directions: Apple MapsGoogle Maps
Explore the area →

Schools

Elementary
Sullivans Island
Middle
Laing
High
Wando

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Provided for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than the identification of potential properties for purchase.

Schedule a Tour

3030 Brownell Avenue, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482

Step 1 of 2

Note: All times are Eastern Time (ET). Tours must be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance.

Time

Add a place