James Island Real Estate

James Island is a large triangular shaped island that is located to the south of the Charleston Harbor and Wappoo Creek, to the east of Johns Island and Stono River, and to the north of Folly Beach and Morris Island. James Island real estate provides the perfect address for home-buyers looking for a quiet and serene waterfront town. The town of James Island is interlaced with magnificent waterfront homes that offer stunning views of the Charleston Harbor, the Ashley River, the Stono River, Wappoo Creek or salt water tidal marshes. Waterfront communities in James Island include White Point Estates, Country Club of Charleston, Ellis Oaks, Riverland Terrace, Marsh Point, Clearview, Seaside Plantation, Stono Shores, and Oceanview. Other magnificently exquisite and relatively affordable neighborhoods include Stiles Point Plantation, Lawton Bluff, Fort Lamar, and Eaglewood Retreat to name a few. Families are pleased to send their children to nearby neighborhood schools such as James Island Elementary, Stiles Point Elementary, James Island Middle, Ft. Johnson Middle, and James Island Charter High School. Read More

Market Snapshot

Total Listings: 161
Average Price: $908,787
Highest Price: $8,250,000
Lowest Price: $192,000

 

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161 Properties Found. Showing Page 1 of 17

173 Stono Drive

Charleston, Sc 29412

$8,250,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 5,204 SqFt

Enjoy Spectacular Sunsets From This Renovated Deepwater Water Home Set On The Stono River! With Elevated Views, A Private Dock, Covered & Uncovered Boat Lifts, A Full Basement, A 3 Car Garage, Wh...

235 Country Club Lane

Charleston, Sc 29412

$4,950,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Half Baths
  • 7,900 SqFt

Rare Original-owner Home Overlooking The Country Club Of Charleston Golf Course. The Expansive Residence Presents A Rare Opportunity To Secure A Property In One Of Charleston's Most Desirable Neig...

1429 Burningtree Road

Charleston, Sc 29412

$4,450,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2 Half Baths
  • 6,672 SqFt

Exceptional Country Club Living At 1429 Burningtree Roadtucked Away On Over Half An Acre Along The Prestigious Country Club Of Charleston Golf Course, 1429 Burningtree Road Is A Rare Opportunity T...

2180 Wappoo Hall Road

Charleston, Sc 29412

$3,299,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,387 SqFt

Rare Opportunity To Own A Large 1.5-acre Waterfront Lot In The Highly Desirable Riverland Terrace Neighborhood. Enjoy Stunning Views Of Wappoo Creek And The Stono River, Where Beautiful Boat Traff...

897 Kushiwah Creek Court

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,900,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,206 SqFt

Modern Coastal Elegance Meets Everyday Indulgencethis Stunning Waterfront Retreat In Stiles Point Plantation Is More Than Just A Home -- It's A Lifestyle. Tucked Beneath Centuries-old Moss-draped ...

2112 Parkway Drive

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,560,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,994 SqFt

Nestled Amid Grand Oaks, The Park House In Riverland Terrace Enjoys Unmatched Privacy And Open Park Views. Inspired By The Classic Charleston Single House And Constructed Of Brick In 2018, It Ble...

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535 Wampler Drive

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,549,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Half Baths
  • 5,683 SqFt

Welcome To This Beautiful Colonial-style, Move-in Ready Home In The Heart Of James Island, Just Steps From Sunrise Park And Just A Few Short Minutes To Downtown Charleston And Folly Beach! Situate...

660 Ayers Drive

James Island, Sc 29412

$2,199,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Half Baths
  • 4,213 SqFt

Welcome To 660 Ayers Drive - A Spacious, Custom-built Family Home On Nearly Half An Acre On One Of James Island's Most Desirable Pockets. Offered By The Original Owner, This 5 Bedroom, 4 Full Bath...

777 Tennent Street

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,100,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,599 SqFt

777 Tennant Street Is A Rare Charleston Creekfront Home In The Highly Desirable Clearview Neighborhood, Offering Expansive Western Marsh And Creek Views Over Tidal Kushiwah Creek, Just Minutes Fro...

1395 Harbor View Road

Charleston, Sc 29412

$1,825,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,030 SqFt

Opportunity Available Again Through No Fault Of Seller. Clean Inspection Completed. Appraisal Available Upon Request. Where Else Can You Wake To The Water, Be Minutes From Downtown Charleston, And...

Affiliated with Charleston County School District but independently managed, James Island Charter High School offers students unique programs and pathways such as an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program and a “Project Lead the Way” path, which is a pre-engineering academic intensive. All of the James Island public schools have an above average or excellent rating and many are recipients of blue ribbon awards. Private school options include James Island Christian School and the Porter-Gaud School, one of Charleston’s oldest educational institutions with an establishment date of 1867.

On the weekends, residents enjoy fishing, crabbing, biking, golfing, or spending the afternoon at historic McLeod Plantation, a former sea island cotton farm built in 1851. Golf enthusiasts need not travel far to tee off on coastal fairways as the City of Charleston Municipal Course is located on James Island. Commonly known as “the muni,” this course is a local favorite for golfers who enjoy leisurely play. The Country Club II of Charleston, a private residential golf community with a rich history dating back to 1786, is a more challenging course designed by golf architect Seth Raynor. In addition to golf, the Country Club of Charleston also boasts a spectacular tennis facility, swimming pool, fitness center, and clubhouse.

James Island County Park is the perfect place for saltwater fishing, crabbing, hiking, and biking. The park has designated areas for grilling and picnicking and also features an entire outdoor zone with a challenge course, slackline, climbing wall, and 18-hole disc golf course. Additionally, the park serves as the venue for the annual Holiday Festival of Lights, an event that runs from mid November through the first week of January. The festival showcases three miles of thematic light structures and concludes with food, s'mores, games, exhibits, and Ole St. Nick himself at Santa’s Village. For the more adventurous souls, the Wild Blue Adventure Park ropes course presents more than 70 suspended obstacles reaching an altitude of 35-feet! The park hosts team-building exercises, summer camps, and individual or team courses.

Though still considered a small town, James Island has experienced vibrant and steadfast growth the past few decades, especially with the completion of the James Island Connector in the early 1990s. The roadway contributed to the real estate boom and new development as home-buyers appreciated the short commute to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Because apartment rentals on James Island are less expensive than downtown Charleston, many students at the College of Charleston and MUSC opt for this region.

 

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