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

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Total Listings: 160
Average Price: $816,221
Highest Price: $4,700,000
Lowest Price: $219,500

 

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235 Country Club Lane

Charleston, Sc 29412

$4,700,000

  • 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

$3,099,000

  • 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...

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1670 Hunley Avenue

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,395,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,964 SqFt

Rare Opportunity: Waterfront Deep-water Home Just 5-10 Minutes To Downtown Charleston And 10-15 Minutes To Folly Beach. Nestled On A Picture-perfect Marshfront Lined With Draping Live Oaks, This P...

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1408 Burningtree Road

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,350,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,677 SqFt

Welcome To 1408 Burningtree Road, Ideally Situated In One Of Charleston's Most Sought-after Neighborhoods, Country Club Ii. This Beautiful Two-story Brick Home Sits On A Private, 0.52-acre Interio...

660 Ayers Drive

Charleston, Sc 29412

$2,250,000

  • 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...

559 Schooner Road

Charleston, Sc 29412

$1,995,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 2,600 SqFt

Appraisal In Hand For $2,020,000! Perfectly Positioned On A True Tidal Creek With Boat Ramp Just Moments From Deep Water Access, This Exceptional Waterfront Property Combines An Extraordinary, No-...

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2204 Wappoo Drive

Charleston, Sc 29412

$1,724,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,699 SqFt

Nestled Beneath Grand Live Oaks In One Of James Island's Most Beloved Neighborhoods, This One-owner Home Offers The Lifestyle And Charm That Make Riverland Terrace So Special. From 2204 Wappoo Dri...

834 Curved Creek Court

Charleston, Sc 29412

$1,615,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 2,112 SqFt

Move In Before The Holidays! 834 Curved Creek Court Is One Of Only Two Remaining End-unit Homes At Creekside On James Island. This 3bd, 3.5ba Luxury Residence Offers An Elevator In Place, Beautifu...

Photo of 108 Waterfront Plantation Drive, Charleston SC

$1,595,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 2,924 SqFt

A Rare Waterfront Opportunity - Bring Your Boat And Experience Low Maintenance Living On The Intracoastal Waterway!set High Above The Water On One Of Charleston's Most Coveted Stretches Of The Int...

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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