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3030 Brownell Avenue

Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Off Market 207 days on market Listing ID CHSf1b0ec60b13f6cc5076776b237164f80

$4,750,000

$880/Sq Ft

4 bd · 3 ba · 5,400 sqft · $880/sqft

4 Beds
3 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
$880/Sq Ft
1942 Built
.58 acres Single Family Residence Marshall Reservation Listed Jan 2, 2026 Updated Mar 13, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

3030 Brownell stands as the best-priced opportunity currently available on Sullivan's Island for a true trophy redevelopment site, offering unmatched structural integrity, elevation, and proximity to the beach--making it a rare value for buyers seeking an iconic, once-in-a-generation project. This is not simply a homesite--it is an invitation to create something enduring. Set on a half-acre parcel just one block from the beach on Sullivan's Island, the property offers a rare foundation for a truly iconic coastal residence. At its core lies a World War II-era concrete bunker, a feat of engineering whose scale, elevation, and resilience present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a modern architectural statement anchored in history and strength.The approximately 5,400-square-foot bunker, constructed with 15-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls, sits 20 feet above sea level and has already proven its durabilitystanding firm through Hurricane Hugo while surrounding structures failed. Its unyielding structure offers a level of hurricane and termite resistance that is virtually impossible to replicate today.

Above it, the rooftop is capable of supporting a residence, opening the door to a striking design that rises toward panoramic ocean views, seamlessly blending contemporary architecture with the bunker's raw, industrial permanence. Below, the expansive interior lends itself to imaginative usewhether as a private cinema, wine vault, gallery, or secure retreatallowing the home to be as functional as it is unforgettable.

This is the kind of project that transcends typical construction. A true trophy redevelopment opportunity, it offers the potential to create a residence unlike anything currently on the islandone that commands attention, sets new benchmarks, and becomes part of Sullivan's Island's architectural legacy.

Just steps from the beach and moments from the island's beloved restaurants and gathering places, the lifestyle here is equally compelling: morning walks along the shore, evenings spent with friends, and the unmistakable rhythm of Lowcountry coastal living. This property is more than resilientit is symbolic. A bold canvas for a buyer with vision.

Opportunities of this caliber do not linger. They define eras, inspire conversation, and ignite those willing to think beyond convention. 3030 Brownell offers the rare chance to create something truly singular. Schedule a private tour and explore what the future of Sullivan's Island could look like.

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
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Schools

Elementary
Sullivans Island
Middle
Laing
High
Wando

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

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