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Kiawah Island Homes for Sale
Despite somewhat questionable beginnings – it was purchased from the Kiawah tribe of Native Americans for some hatchets and cloth and then deeded to a pirate – Kiawah Island has gone on to become one of the world’s top resort residential communities. Bought by Anthony Ashley Cooper, one of the English Lord Proprietors of the Province of Carolina in 1675, the island was deeded in 1699 to Captain George Raynor, a man most agree was a pirate looking to go straight as a gentleman farmer. In 1717, the island was bought by John Stanyarne, whose heirs would own it for the next 233 years. But when one of those heirs, Adele Vanderhorst, died in 1911, her six children argued for more than 40 years on how to best settle the estate. Finally, a probate court judge ordered the island sold.
It was with that sale to Aiken resident and developer C.C Royal in 1950 that the island’s modern era began. Paying just $125,000 for the island, Royal began to transform it into a destination resort, building roads, a causeway and other infrastructure. In 1974, Royal’s heirs sold the island to Kiawah Investment Corporation for $17 million and in 1988, it was sold for $105 million to its present owners, Kiawah Resort Associates.
Today, Kiawah Island offers five award-winning golf courses, stunning scenery, outstanding tennis facilities and many other recreation and lifestyle opportunities. With a variety of home types and styles, the island is home to more than 3,300 property owners from 46 states and 21 countries, although its year-round population is estimated at just 1,600. Homes range from the $300s to more than $18 million and include deep-water, golf course, lake, wetland and oceanfront settings. In addition to golfing and tennis, other recreational opportunities include bird watching, bicycling, canoeing, and a wide variety of water sports. Tennis Magazine has ranked Kiawah the top tennis resort in the country.
A private bridge is the only access to Kiawah, and in most cases, those who are not owners or guests will not be allowed to cross, so this is the equivalent of a gated community as well. Every home on the island is upscale and somewhat expensive, Contact us for an appointment to see some of the exclusive properties on Kiawah Island.
Kiawah Island Listings
Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully furnished, this Mariners Watch villa feels polished, relaxed, and distinctly suited to life on Kiawah. Just steps from the beach an...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26021086 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Charming Greenslake Cottage with peaceful lagoon views on Kiawah Island in the West Beach neighborhood. Renovated and professionally decorated with Serena & Lily, Pottery...
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 26020986 MLS
- Active Status
One of the last remaining available homesites nestled just past the Vanderhorst gate . Spectacular trees , homeowner has a house plan that already has preliminary ARB ap...
- 26020972 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Set oceanside in Kiawah Island's historic West Beach area, 10 Eugenia Avenue offers a rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and exceptional proximity to the beach. Th...
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 26020783 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Ideally located in the heart of Kiawah Island's desirable East Beach Village, this spacious and beautifully updated second-floor villa is less than a 10-minute walk or ju...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26019999 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
New co-ownership opportunity by Pacaso: Own one-eighth of Surfsong, a professionally managed, turnkey home. Steps from Kiawah's pristine beach, Surfsong Road pairs coasta...
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 26019545 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Tucked within Kiawah's desirable Parkside Villas, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathcorner residence offers the ideal blend of island living and investment pot...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26018765 MLS
- Parkside Villas Phase Ii SubDv.
- Active Status
This fully renovated four-bedroom home in Vanderhorst is ready for summer fun! Privately situated toward the back of the lot, it offers a coastal blend of updated interio...
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 26014952 MLS
- Egret/Pintail SubDv.
- Active Status
Experience the ultimate coastal retreat in this stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath oceanfront Duneside villa on Kiawah Island. Uniquely spanning three spacious levels, this bea...
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 26013869 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
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- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 26011365 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Exceptional opportunity to purchase a share in a 6-week-per-year, fractional ownership on the world-famous Kiawah Island! This tastefully renovated one-bedroom, one-bath ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26011086 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Exceptional opportunity to purchase a share in a 6-week-per-year, fractional ownership on the world-famous Kiawah Island! This tastefully renovated one-bedroom, one-bath ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26011041 MLS
- Seascape Villas SubDv.
- Active Status
Exceptional opportunity to purchase a share in a 6-week-per-year, fractional ownership on the world-famous Kiawah Island! This tastefully renovated one-bedroom, one-bath ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26011039 MLS
- Seascape Villas SubDv.
- Active Status
Nestled on the highly sought-after Kiawah Island, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,000 sqft of living space. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a ...
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 26009930 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Set within the exclusive Summer Islands enclave, an intimate and prestigious collection of homes surrounded by sweeping marshland, this extraordinary Kiawah Island estate...
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 26008198 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Freshly painted and beautifully refreshed, this second-floor oceanfront Windswept Villa combines timeless coastal charm with sweeping Atlantic views from nearly every roo...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26008502 MLS
- Windswept Villas SubDv.
- Active Status
Nestled within the Sparrow Pond enclave of Kiawah Island's sought-after West Beach Village, this exceptional coastal cottage offers a truly rare opportunity--combining th...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 26007958 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Overlooking the Kiawah River, this exceptional coastal residence offers sweeping water views and refined Lowcountry living. A spacious covered porch overlooks the pool an...
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 26007188 MLS
- Middlewoods East SubDv.
- Active Status
Set on a generous, level homesite overlooking a tranquil lagoon, 192 Ballybunion offers a classic island setting paired with thoughtful design and abundant outdoor living...
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 26006917 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Welcome to the perfect Kiawah blend of luxury and simplicity at 4424 Sea Forest Drive. This gorgeous top-floor, end-unit villa in the desirable Windswept building, sits ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26005167 MLS
- Windswept Villas SubDv.
- Active Status
A beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3 full bath villa, offered through fractional ownership with 6-week share opportunities available. Located in the exclusive Turtle Poin...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26002230 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Walk to the Beach!! A beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3 full bath villa, offered through fractional ownership with 6-week share opportunities available. Located in the e...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26002231 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Ideally located for all facets of Kiawah life, this golf-view home offers easy beach access and immediate proximity to Turtle Point. Situated beyond the second gate in Va...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 26000753 MLS
- Active Status
5444 Southern Pines Lane presents an exceptional opportunity to own a like new, three bedroom, three bathroom unit offering breathtaking ocean and river views. Built in ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26000641 MLS
- Active Status
A beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3 full bath villa, offered through fractional ownership with 6-week share opportunities available. Located in the exclusive Turtle Poin...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 25029968 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Behind Kiawah's second gate, overlooking the 14th fairway of Osprey Point and Bufflehead Pond, this luxury 5/6-bedroom home offers an exceptional combination of rental po...
- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 25029910 MLS
- Egret/Pintail SubDv.
- Active Status
This beautifully renovated one-bedroom, one and a half bathrooms Windswept villa offers stunning ocean views, sophisticated interiors, and the ultimate Kiawah Island geta...
- 1 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 25026157 MLS
- Active Status