Walling Grove Home Sold by Lowcountry Properties' Keith Strawn
Posted by Todd Covington on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 11:54pm.
One of the gratifying aspects of selling real estate is helping really nice people buy a perfect new home. It's particularly gratifying when the really nice people get a whale of deal.......and when they are newlyweds!
We were fortunate enough to be able to help just such a couple a week or so ago, as they purchased a super, like-new home in Walling Grove, a terrific neighborhood on Beaufort's Lady's Island. This 2524 square-foot-home, located at 229 Green Winged Teal Dr. in the heart of the neighborhood, is yet another example of the seemingly endless array of incredible real estate opportunities available in today's real estate market.
The home had originally been listed at $450,000 way back in 2009. After two years of chasing the market, the sellers finally found the "sweet spot" when they lowered the price to $350,000 in August. That turned out to be the magic number, and our buyers put in their offer shortly after. The home sold for $315,000.
As we say in real estate, it always comes down to price.
I am here to tell you that this home would have sold in the high $400,000 range back in the halcyon Beaufort real estate years of 2004 to 2006.
Besides the price, which works out to a stunning $124 per square foot, there is much to love about this home. The impeccable, well-kept kitchen practically gleams, and the new granite counter tops glisten. The ceramic and cultured marble in the bathrooms add a hint of elegance to this lovely residence.
There is much to like outside, as well. The backyard borders woods, which provide privacy for the new homeowners. The screened porch and deck are perfect for cookouts, and outdoor meals.
The folks who designed this home didn't miss a trick. The home featues an emergency generator for unexpected power outages. Although Beaufort has not been head head-on by a hurricane since 1893, you can never be too cautious when it comes to storms, right? And, we all know that it doesn't take a hurricane to knock out power.
Walling Grove is distinct from many other Beaufort neighborhoods because of the very large homesites, which range from about an acre in most cases to more than 6 acres.
Our new owners will be able to enjoy the Walling Grove community boat dock, and boat ramp, which provides easy, hassle-free acess to residents in the summertime, as the rest of Beaufort County fights for space at the public boat ramps.
Walling Grove is convenient to area shopping and restaurants, and is located in the sought-after Coosa Elementary school district.