Fripp Island Expense
FIPOA owns the island’s half-mile access bridge, its streets, lagoons, lakes, beach accesses and other common areas. It also provides the island’s security service.
Fripp Island Oceanfront Homes for sale
Protective covenants and architectural standards maintain harmony between development and the environment. Charged with preserving Fripp Island’s natural beauty, the Architectural Review Board reviews and approves new home designs, remodeling efforts and landscaping.
Homes & Homesites: Annual Fee $870.00
www.fipoa.org 843-838-4155
SEWER ASSESSMENT
Fripp Island Public Service District’s new sewer plant will appear on your Beaufort County tax notice . www.fipsd.org 843-838-2400
Fripp Island Covenants Click Here
2011 FRIPP ISLAND HOMEOWNERS INFORMATION
Beaufort County Property Taxes. The Beaufort County assessor places an appraised value on real estate based on comparable sales, condition, etc.
Example: Resident / Owner Occupied : 4%
per $100,000 assessed x 4%= $4,000.00
$4,000.00 x Fripp Island Millage Rate of 91.77 Mills=$367.08 (per $100,000 assessed) (182.03 mills – 90.26 mills for School operation millage exemption = 91.77 mills)
Example: Non-Resident / 2nd Home or Homesite: 6%
per $100,000 assessed x 6%=$6,000.00
$6,000.00 x Fripp Island Millage Rate of 182.03 mills=$1092.18 (per $100,000 assessed) ( School Operation Exemption does not apply to Non-Resident or Homesite)
3. 2011 Estimated insurance costs:
Fripp Island is a barrier island. Homeowners may be required to carry flood and wind & Hall insurance in addition to homeowners insurance. Total insurance cost can range from $4,000.00 to $15,000 or more depending on age, size, use ( rental vs personal) and location.
4. Estimated utilities ( for an average 3 bedroom home)
Electric $150 per month
Water and Sewer $ 60 ” ”
Telephone $ 35 ” ” or none if you wish to just use your cell
Cable TV $ 45 ” ”
Trash service $ 25 ” ”
Marina Fees Click Here
Utility Information for Fripp Island
ELECTRICY
South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)
PO Drawer 1168, Beaufort, SC 29920
1-800-251-7234
A telephone call is all that is required to establish service. A deposit may be required if you have not had prior service with SCE&G or may be waived with a letter of credit from your current service. If you are a BUYER, please give the effective date as the day after your scheduled closing. If you are a SELLER, please give permission for the buyer to have the service transferred to their name. DO NOT tell SCE&G to DISCONNECT, just give permission to transfer and give them your forwarding address for your final bill.
WATER & SEWER
Fripp Island Public Service District
291 Tarpon Boulevard
Fripp Island, SC 29920
843-838-2400
Telephone contact and application is needed to establish service in your name; however, you will need to know the closing date so a water reading can be completed. SELLER should call to give FIPSD your forwarding address for your final bill. Apply Online: www.fipsd.com
TELEPHONE
EMBARQ
PO Box 3348
Greenwood, SC 29648
800-672-6242
843-522-9404
We suggest that you call them at least one week before closing, as a deposit may be required before your service is connected, or may be waived with a letter of credit from your current service. You will have your choice of long distance carrier, request MCI for rental program.
CABLE TV
Comcast
46 Sams Point Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-522-1341
This service requires a deposit in advance. When your deposit is received, they will schedule an appointment to have your service connected.
GARBAGE
Waste Management
(843) 987-0710
Republic Waste Services
(843) 524-1485
FRIPP ISLAND RESORT CLUB
Ownership of property on Fripp Island entitles you to purchase membership in the Fripp Island Club, which is necessary to enjoy the amenities.
Please call the Club office at (843) 838-1528.
FRIPP DECALS FOR YOUR VECHICLES
Windshield decals are available through the Fripp Island Property Owners Association.
Please call the FIPOA at (843) 838-4155 for details. Apply on-line at www.fipoa.org
RENTAL MANAGMENT
If you wish to have your property on the rental market, please contact Fripp Island Resort at (800)-845-4100 or (843) 838-4100, select a management company of your choice or actively manage the rentals yourself.
Joining the club is not a requirement to live on Fripp Island.