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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
Welcome home to your retreat on private Dewees Island. Expansive marsh & water views, plus an incredible community dock adjacent to your home. The new owner will have the...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 21004246 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Back on market due to no fault of the seller. Take a private ferry and then a golf cart to this Immaculate 5 bedroom island house with private boardwalk to the ocean. Lux...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21002948 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
The ONLY fractionals available on Dewees Island and pet friendly! 3 shares available with 13 weeks per year - 1 week per month. Lovely, well maintained 3 bedroom cottage ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21001765 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Build your unparalleled stunning beachfront estate on this private island retreat just minutes from all that Charleston has to offer. With the adjacent lots completed, kn...
- 20029662 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
PRIVATE, UNCROWDED ISLAND! OCEANFRONT LOT! Find your forever summer with your own private island, oceanfront retreat. Leave your stress behind! Wide beaches, fishing, bi...
- 20023498 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Coastal lifestyle at its finest from a never before listed well-appointed beachfront masterpiece. Welcome to 327 Pelican Flight that exudes a stylish yet elegant coastal ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 20022204 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
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