This seven-mile-long, one-mile-wide ribbon of land lies just north of Sullivan’s Island and between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Isle of Palms offers something for everyone, ranging from the posh service and amenities of its world-class Wild Dunes Resort to oceanfront beach volleyball at the laid back Windjammer restaurant and lounge in the city’s classic “downtown".
Just 20 minutes from Charleston, the island offers some of the state’s best beaches, a wealth of recreational opportunities and some of Charleston real estate’s most in-demand properties. That, however, has not always been the case, and other than members of the Seewee tribe of Native Americans who lived there in the 1600 and 1700s, Long Island as it was known had few permanent inhabitants until the late 1800s.
In the late 1800s, an increasing number of Charlestonians were finding the island the perfect place to escape the city’s heat and crowds, and in 1899, J.S. Lawrence purchased the island to develop it for the tourist trade. The island's name was changed to the Isle of Palms, and a 50-room resort hotel was built with an amusement park and pavilion.
In 1929, the Grace Bridge over Charleston Harbor eliminated the need for the ferry ride to access the Isle, and in 1946 the Ben Sawyer Bridge made it possible to drive all the way to the island. That same year, developer J.C. Long’s The Beach Company bought the island, developing it with low-cost housing for veterans returning from World War II. In the 1970s, a new round of development began, spurred in part by the arrival of what is now Wild Dunes Resort.
Real estate on the Isle of Palms varies widely and ranges from neighborhoods of older brick ranches to sprawling 6,000-square-foot oceanfront homes. Prices range from the $120s for small 1-bedroom condominiums to more than $4 million for large estates. See our page for Wild Dunes Resort, as this is a major attraction to the Isle of Palms.
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Your best life begins with a home that inspires joy and peace, a true respite from the chaos of the modern world. Steps from the pristine, wide sandy beach of Isle of Pal...
This updated townhouse is 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom end unit with beautiful long views of the Links Golf Course, Marsh and Intracoastal waterway. The spacious master suit is ...
One of the last opportunities for developable oceanfront property on the beautiful Isle of Palms just outside Historic Charleston, this extraordinary offering at 3404 Pal...
A beautiful coastal chic sprawling 2071 sq ft ranch design with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms sitting on a huge almost half acre fenced in private lot. The property also has...
Luxury 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Beach House, Ocean Front in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort! Ocean views from two primary suites, direct pool and beach access, a wide variety...
Stunning first floor 1 bedroom condo completely renovated from top to bottom - steps from the ocean. Renovations include new bathroom, new kitchen and appliances, new har...
Photography coming week of March 18! 4 Sea Shell Ln is a classic beach cottage on the Isle of Palms in the desirable Sea Oats enclave known for its easy beach access that...
Beautifully updated classic IOP sprawling ranch on a rare half-acre lot located in one of the quieter areas of the island. This gorgeous lot features numerous mature oak ...
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