
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 span a wide range, from smaller condominiums to multi-million-dollar oceanfront estates. See our page for Wild Dunes Resort, as this is a major attraction to the Isle of Palms.
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Nestled on Isle of Palms just outside the gates of Wild Dunes Resort, this beautifully updated beach home offers an exceptional combination of location, design, and coast...
Nestled beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks on one of Wild Dunes Resort's most coveted cul-de-sacs, 10 Dune Ridge Lane offers an exceptional blend of privacy, craftsma...
Nestled within Ocean Point, the premier gated beach enclave inside Wild Dunes, this exceptional Isle of Palms retreat offers the best of Lowcountry coastal living - open ...
Classic beach house across from beach! Few highlights include a heated saltwater pool, hot tub, huge deck for entertaining, updated bathrooms, original cottage wood floor...
Boat slip is included with the property!!!! Beautifully positioned within Wild Dunes, this exceptional luxury home captures sweeping views of the lagoon and the 13th hole...
Welcome to 6 4th Avenue, a classic beach retreat just steps from the ocean on beautiful Isle of Palms. This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home perfectly blends timeless coastal c...
Luxury Coastal living within the gated Ocean Point enclave of Wild Dunes Resort, 25 Ocean Point delivers refined coastal living with lagoon and golf course driving range ...
Welcome to 41 Fairway Oaks Lane! This beautiful 4BR/4.5BA home was built in 2006 by the current owners. Sitting at 4,277 sq. feet, this home has never been a rental prope...
Set on an exceptional marshfront homesite with expansive Intracoastal Waterway views, this Waterway Island property offers a peaceful Lowcountry setting defined by sweepi...
Welcome to 54 Morgan Place Drive, a spacious custom home overlooking a lagoon and the 14th fairway of the Harbor Course in Wild Dunes. Designed with a reverse floor plan ...
A rare 3rd-row opportunity awaits at 4 55th Avenue on the coveted Isle of Palms. This home is perfectly positioned to maximize coastal enjoyment, featuring over 500 sq fe...
Proven Income-Producing Beach Retreat | $140,000 Net Rental Income in 2025A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated Isle of Palms beach home that delivers both an e...
Welcome to 3019 Buccaneer Road, where the tides set the pace and island living becomes a reality. Positioned on Goat Island, only accessible by boat, this property gives ...
Experience effortless beachfront living in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort, where sweeping Atlantic views, direct beach access, and exceptional resort amenities come toget...
Welcome to 30 Ocean Point, a 4 bed, 4 bath oceanfront home in the gated Ocean Point section of Wild Dunes designed for coastal living. An elevated design leads to an open...
Welcome to an extraordinary new construction coastal retreat on the prestigious Isle of Palms - where refined design, effortless luxury, and an unbeatable location conver...
PRICE IMPROVEMENT - 10 10th Ave, Isle of Palms - STR Opportunity meets Coastal Charm. This high-performing short-term rental boasts a proven income stream topping $200K a...
This luxurious 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Oceanfront Penthouse showcases breathtaking ocean views, sophisticated design, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The open-conce...
This home was built by Thomas Evans Construction, one of the island's finest builders. The home is well-maintained with many upgrades in 2022 and 2023. Currently a super ...
Experience elevated, relaxed living in this fully reimagined residence on Isle of Palms, ideally positioned just steps from one of the island's premier beach access point...
Located in one of the most sought-after areas of Isle of Palms, this exceptional custom home by Premier Custom Construction offers the ultimate blend of luxury, location,...
Brand new top of the line Trane HVAC (full system) just installed 8/31/26! Seller is MOTIVATED! The house is beautiful. The backyard is unforgettable. Hidden at the end o...
Welcome to 2200 Hartnett Boulevard--an exceptional custom-built coastal retreat located just two blocks from the pristine shores of Isle of Palms. Perfectly positioned in...
Introducing 11 25th Avenue -- a luxury retreat perfectly positioned on the corner of Hartnett Boulevard and 25th Avenue in the heart of Isle of Palms. Just two short bloc...