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Dewees Island SC Real Estate
Getting caught in traffic is never an excuse for running late on Dewees Island, just north of the Isle of Palms and 12 miles north of Charleston as the crow flies. But then again, the island has no automobiles. Accessible only by boat, the automobile-free island has gained national attention as one of the country’s most environmentally-sensitive and sustainable developments.
With building covenants limiting the number of homes on the 1,206-acre island to 150, each home must also meet a stringent set of construction and design guidelines to minimize its impact on the wildlife. And while Dewees does have five paved roads for foot and golf cart traffic, those roads aren’t paved with asphalt but crushed limestone instead. The island’s developers also utilize an advanced recycling and composting system, with a reverse osmosis system meeting the entire island resident’s water needs.
Largely used over the years for the production of indigo, rice and cotton, the island didn't see much development until the 1970s when a few vacation homes began to be built. In 1991, the Island Preservation Partnership was formed to develop the island. When eventually built out, 95% of the island will still be in its native state.
While there is no minimum size for homes here, the maximum size is 5,000 square feet, and builders are allowed to disturb no more than 7,500 square feet of each lot during construction. To further limit the environmental impact, lawns are not allowed and homes are surrounded by and landscaped with native vegetation. The houses on Dewees are elevated and all feature water views of some type, whether a large tidal creek, lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic Ocean.
Access to the island is by the Aggie Gray ferry that runs hourly and on demand from the Isle of Palms, although many Dewees homeowners maintain their own docks and boats. The island offers a variety of property options, with a 25 percent fractional ownership in homes starting in the low $200s and some lots available under $100K. On the upper end of the scale are homes and oceanfront lots priced at $2 million and more.
If you are looking to live with nature and leave cars and traffic behind, this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to live on the next best thing as your own private island. A MUST SEE. Call us to tour this unique island city.
Homes On Dewees Island
Over 1 acre of land with sweeping ocean views. Design your home to capture the ocean breeze on your porch and enjoy the sunrise from your deck. Frame your home around maj...
- 21019545 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
This tranquil one of a kind estate sits nestled between private lots on a vast lake with sweeping ocean and water views on the private Dewees Island. The property consis...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21016203 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Build your oceanfront retreat on a private island, just 45 minutes from Historic Charleston. Nearly 2.5 acres, no timeline to build and no minimum square footage required...
- 21013642 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Panoramic beach and oceanfront views tailored to private island living is unmatched in the Charleston and surrounding areas. Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly u...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21011826 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
1 acre lot with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a waterfront lot not only with ocean views but also marsh views and it is adjacent to a community dock. ...
- 19005073 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Enjoy unobstructed ocean views on this beautiful 1 acre lot. Wind through Grand Live Oaks to your island retreat and frame your view to enjoy the sunrise each morning. De...
- 18020059 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
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