Real Estate Closings
If you are considering buying or selling a property on Daniel Island, please review the below information for Real Estate closings.
For questions regarding closings on Daniel Island or the associated fees, please contact Sara Cuthbert, Assistant Finance Manager, at Sara.Cuthbert@dicommunity.org or give her a call at (843) 971-4404.
2025 Real Estate Closing Fees
DICA -Daniel Island Community Association
DIPA – Daniel Island Park Association
DITA – Daniel Island Town Association
Annual Assessments
DICA – $999 (prorated)
DIPA – $1,074 (prorated)
Additional Fees
Nobel’s Point Dock Exclusive Amenity Fee – $250
Captain’s Island Exclusive Amenity Fee – $1,050
Retreat Exclusive Amenity Fee – $2,065
Lot Maintenance/Street Sweeping Fee
DICA and DIPA – $500 DIA to Buyer (Due at Closing-prorated)
DICA and DIPA – $500 Seller to Buyer (Due at Closing- prorated)
Community Enhancement Fees (Not prorated)
DICA (parcel N & O) = ¼% of Sales Price (not to exceed $7,869)
DICA (all others) = ½% of Sales Price (not to exceed $7,869)
DIPA = ½% of Sales Price (not to exceed $7,869)
DITA – please contact Sara at Sara.Cuthbert@dicommunity.org
Estoppel Fee
DICA and DIPA – $350 Resale Closings Only (Not prorated) Due at Closing- Made payable to Daniel Island Town Association
DITA – $500 Due at Closing- Made payable to Daniel Island Town Association
Capitalization Fee
DICA – $162.66 (not prorated) 1/6th of annual assessment
DIPA – $358 (not prorated) 1/3rd of annual assessment
DITA – Please contact Sara at Sara.Cuthbert@dicommunity.org
Mailbox Fee
DICA – $475 (not prorated)
DIPA – $475 (not prorated)
DICA/DIPA ARB Fees
DICA – $1,500 (Due when plans are submitted to ARB)
**Additional ARB Review fee of $1,500 for reviews requested after 3rd revised conceptual review**
DIPA – $2,500 (Due when plans are submitted to ARB)
**Additional ARB Review fee of $2,500 for reviews requested after 3rd revised conceptual review**
Captain’s Island ARB Fees
Captain’s Island Initial Site Visit $300 (Due to the submission of Initial Captain’s Island Site Meeting Application)
Captain’s Island ARB Fee- $3,000 (Due when plans are submitted to ARB)
Additional ARB Review fee of $3,000 for reviews requested after 3rd revised conceptual review
Captain’s Island Dock Review Fee – $1,000 (Due when plans are submitted to ARB)
Landscape Grading and Drainage Review Fee – $2,000
Builder Construction Deposits
DICA and DIPA – $7,500
**Due prior to pick up of Stamped Plans**
Homeowner Construction Deposit
DICA Construction Deposit- $7,500
DIPA Construction Deposit– $7,500
DIPA Landscaping and Drainage – $7,500
**Due prior to pick up of Stamped Plans**
Captain’s Island and Retreat Dock Construction Deposit
$5,000
**Due prior to pick up of Stamped Plans**
2025 The Retreat Lot Closing Fees
DIPA Annual Assessment: $1,074
Prorated at closing.
DIPA Lot Maint./Street Sweeping Fee: $500
Prorated at closing.
DIPA Capitalization Fee: $358
Not prorated.
Retreat Exclusive Amenity Fee: $2,065
Not prorated.
Retreat Water Quality Fee: $75
Not prorated.
2025 The Retreat ARB Fees
The Retreat ARB Fee: $5,000
Due when plans are submitted to the ARB. An additional review fee of $5,000 is required for reviews requested after the 3rd revised conceptual design review.
Additional ARB Review Fee: $5,000
For reviews requested after the 3rd revised conceptual design review.
Storm Water Fee: $500/year
Due when plans are submitted to the ARB. Annual fee until the Certificate of Occupancy is received.
The Retreat Initial Site Visit: $300
Due at the time of submission of the Initial Retreat Site Meeting Application.
Landscape, Grading, and Drainage Review Fee: $2,000
Due when plans are submitted to the ARB.
The Retreat Dock Review Fee: $1,500
Due when plans are submitted to the ARB.