James Island is a city/town located in Charleston SC, and although most people locally know it as James Island it is still technically Charleston. If you go from downtown Charleston over the James Island connector on your way to Folly Beach you will go straight through James Island. Probably the second most desired suburb other than Mt Pleasant, of ones closest to the city, James Island’s proximity to downtown and Folly Beach make it a popular place to live. About 10% on avg cheaper than Mt Pleasant to live James Island has just about anything you could want in a home, the only thing they lack as compared to Mt Pleasant are true country club communities, whereas Mount Pleasant has four. James Island SC has just about all the real estate housing options one could want: waterfront homes, condos, new construction, and townhouses are abundant on James Island for sale.
Schools: Harbor View elementary, James Island, Murray LaSaine, Stile Point elementary; Camp Road Middle. James Island (Charter) High School, Nativity School K-8 (private), Fort Johnson middle school, The O’Quinne School.
Approximately there are 7500 homes on Charleston’s James Island community.
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a striking architectural treasure on a high bluff overlooking the intracoastal waterway, 1926 maybank rivals great estates on the east coast in sophistication, quality & elegance. nestled among...
location-location-location!! luxury waterfront less than 5 miles to downtown*x flood zone*this extraordinary waterfront home sits on high ground nestled among live oaks on the banks of the stono...
this custom home was completed by master builder tommy priester in december 2014. it is the one of the only homes available on the market that has deep water dock and located less than 10 minutes...
this magnificent waterfront estate is located on a beautiful and private 1.6 acre lot on elliott cut in riverland terrace, which is only 10 minutes from historic downtown charleston. a new custom...
nestled on the banks of ellis creek, this stunning waterfront home boasts impressive architectural details, a light-filled interior, exceptional views and a natural setting, all while being just five...
now at the perfect price! riverland terrace estate, 15 minutes to town, on deep water. stunning 170-ft dock that runs along the beautiful elliott's cut. owner has an approved permit for covered boat...
perched up on a private point within the gated community of ellis oaks comes a rare find w/ spectacular marsh-views on 3 sides of a custom-built home! welcome to 712 ellis oak dr.! on almost 2 acres,...
if location, privacy, and views are the top of your list, this in-town retreat checks off all of the boxes! just 5 minutes to downtown charleston, ellis oaks is an exclusive gated community with only...
new price !!! incredible views overlooking the 5th green at the country club of charleston golf course. the house is one story with an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. a major renovation in...
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ABOUT JAMES ISLAND, CHARLESTON SC
James Island was once a rural area with a few antebellum plantations, Ft Lamar (now a neighborhood) and the Battle of Secessionville site until the 1940s, when Riverland Terrace opened with small homes in woods along Wappoo Creek. This new very desirable suburban community south of Charleston is the main route to Folly Beach, but boomed when the James Island Connector to and from downtown Charleston opened in the 1990s. Close-knit neighborhoods off Harbor View, Folly, Camp and Fort Johnson roads, Maybank Highway and Riverland Drive mark the island, which includes the town of James Island and portions of the city of Charleston and unincorporated Charleston County. The Country Club of Charleston was one of the first major neighborhoods on James Island, and the golf course will host the U.S. Women’s Open in 2019. James Island County Park and Charleston Municipal Golf Course are also mainstays of the island, which connects by bridge to Charleston, Folly Beach and Johns Island. Sunset Park with its own Charleston Harbor beach sits off Fort Johnson Road, which is also home to the state Department of Natural Resources center.
