Noteworthy not only as the place where the first shots of the Civil War were fired but also as the boyhood home of presidential “candidate,” political satirist and comedian Stephen Colbert, James Island is separated from downtown Charleston by the Ashley River, from neighboring Johns Island by the Stono River and from the mainland by Wappoo Cut and Wappoo Creek.
Once home for up to 20 plantations, James Island was primarily a rural area from Colonial times until about World War II. Since then, the island has grown into a dynamic and thriving community of about 40,000 with roughly half living in the Charleston city limits and the lucky half – as far as taxes go – living in the Town of James Island, incorporated in 2006. Charging no property tax, the Town instead operates off of fees from business licenses and sales tax revenue. And for anyone looking for some island trivia, the island is not one but two islands, being cut in half by Ellis Creek.
With virtually every home style and type represented, the island’s neighborhoods also offer just about every type lot setting with the exception of oceanfront property, although the six-mile stretch of beach at Folly Beach is mere minutes away. The island does offer homes among ancient stands of moss-draped oak trees and waterfront homes on its rivers, marshes and an expansive network of tidal creeks. Both new construction and existing homes are available.
Recreational opportunities include pleasure boating, fishing, shrimping, kayaking and golf as well as one of Charleston’s favorite parks, James Island County Park. Residents of James Island also enjoy the annual Holiday Festival of Lights with a three-mile drive through of thousands upon thousands of lights and displays.
This is a beautiful and somewhat secluded place to call home and worthy of a visit to see. Call us for a tour!
Sitting quietly on over half an acre, in the VERY popular Eastwood Neighborhood on James Island, this attractive one level ranch is waiting to welcome you home! It is an ...
Conveniently located on corner of Wilton and Folly Road across from Walmart. Perfect location for single family home or office with apartment attached. Plenty of room f...
Welcome to this renovated charming brick ranch in one of James Island most desirable neighborhoods! No HOA, No Flood Insurance Required, Full list of Upgrades/Extras in d...
Great opportunity to own a very nice and well maintained 3-bedroom 2.5 bath brick and cement plank siding home on an extra-large (.48 acre) lot on a tidal creek (tidal sa...
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION! Welcome to James Island and the quaint Ferguson Village! Close to the incredible amenities of James Island County Park, and centrally located to al...
This spacious 2BR/2BA home in the coveted 'The Peninsula' on James Island offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The condo has an open floor plan with plent...
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