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Homes for sale on the intercoastal waterway SC. Really it is actually the Intracoastal waterway but hey who cares right. TheSC intercoastal waterway homes for sale Intercoastal Waterway also known as the ICW, runs from the bottom of South Carolina all the way north into North Carolina and it probably comes as no surprise there is much available real estate for sale on this highly desirable deep water system that also connects to the rivers of coastal SC. If you’re an avid boater or fisherman, or just want a gorgeous waterfront view to wake up to owning a home on the ICW – Intracoastal Waterway in SC the place to be. However, beware of the price for these properties on the Intercoastal Waterway (as many of us incorrectly say) are oftentimes the most expensive homes in SC. The very popular neighborhood of Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach is one you’ll want to check out. BOAT SLIP MARINA COMMUNITIES

Most of the houses for sale on the ICW in South Carolina (specifically the man-made sections) will be in the towns of Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Georgetown & Pawley’s Island.

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Boardwalk on the WaterwayWaterway IslandSullivan’s IslandSerenity PointCarolina Waterway PlantationWaterway Palms Plantation

MLS Listings Data

Total Listings:620
Average Price:$673,079
Highest Listing Price:$10,000,000
Average Days On Market:94
Average Price/SqFt:$338
Homes For Sale in SC On Intercoastal Waterway ICW currently has six hundred and twenty (620) for sale on MLS. Homes For Sale in SC On Intercoastal Waterway ICW listings have an average sales price of $673,079 ranging in price from $59,000 to $10,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Homes For Sale in SC On Intercoastal Waterway ICW Isle of Palms SC is 1,991 square feet. The largest property for sale is 6,010 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 94 days on the market.

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One of the last opportunities for developable oceanfront property on the beautiful Isle of Palms just outside Historic Charleston, this extraordinary offering at 3404 Palm Blvd includes TWO parcels and a small vacation rental house that earned over $150,000 in income in 2023. Lot 54 is 1.31 acres total and 85 feet wide. Lot 55 is 1.29 acres and 80 feet wide. Imagine expansive ocean views, a tranquil setting, and easy access to the wide Atlantic Ocean beach here. Your options here are extensive. Live in the house while you plan a larger modern beach home, or benefit from the income instead. Move the existing house when you are ready, donate it or take it down. Build a new home on one lot and then sell the other lot. Or keep both lots for an extraordinary estate....Located on the stablemiddle beach of the island, 3404 Palm Blvd is situated conveniently just a mile to the Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as restaurants and the island grocery store. Isle of Palms is 20 miles to Charleston International Airport, 11 miles to the Executive Airport and boasts easy access to golf courses, shopping and dining.
View details Beds - 3 Baths - 2 Sqft - 1416
Located in the heart of Sullivan's Island, this expertly updated and incredibly spacious home provides an ideal retreat with inviting living spaces, beautiful finishes and enviable outdoor living spaces including large porches and a private pool. Completely remodeled in 2017 under the skillful direction of E. E. Fava Architects and Tupper Builders, this residence seamlessly blends modern design with timeless coastal charm. The location is also ideal: just a few blocks from the beach and walking distance to the island's popular restaurants and shops. As you approach, you'll notice the home's expansive front porches. Once inside, shiplap accents, tall ceilings, designer fixtures and gleaming hardwood floors further enhance its appeal.A wide center hallway leads to the home's enticing living spaces, which include a formal dining room, a sunlit kitchen, a breakfast room and a large living room on the first floor. The light-filled kitchen is a culinary haven, featuring custom cabinets, quartz counters, a large center island, and high-end appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, a breakfast room with a vaulted shiplap ceiling and bar offers the perfect spot to start your day or host an intimate meal. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the living room, where a fireplace and bookshelf create a cozy atmosphere. Numerous sets of French doors flood these spaces with natural light and offer easy access to the rear porch with a wood burning fireplace. Additionally on the first floor, there is a well-appointed guest bedroom overlooking the pool and backyard. Complete with its own updated full bath and walk-in closet, this room also has access to the covered porch. For the convenience of both residents and visitors, a half bathroom is strategically located off the kitchen and formal dining room along with an elevator. The sunlit primary suite is a retreat in itself, offering porch access, a walk-in closet, and an elegantly appointed en suite bathroom complete with a large bath, tiled shower, dual sinks and a walk-in closet. The second floor also features two well-sized guest bedrooms, with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom and access to the back porch. Another living space, situated in between the bedrooms, offers yet another porch and is accompanied by a thoughtfully placed laundry room for added practicality. The third floor of the home provides additional living spaces including a versatile living room, a full bath, and three additional rooms, perfect for extra bedrooms, a home office, storage or a playroom. In addition to the home's many covered porches, there are also other numerous outdoor living spaces to enjoy. Ascend the spiral staircase to the rooftop and enjoy panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, and Charleston Harbor. Or step outside to discover a screened rear porch with a wood-burning fireplace, a heated and chilled pool, lounge area, outdoor shower, expert landscaping, and an incredibly private fenced yard.
View details Beds - 7 Baths - 5 Sqft - 5078
If you have dreamed of a Bespoke Charleston Homestead in the Historic Plantation district with Majestic Historic Live Oak Trees draped in moss, you have found it. This new construction masterpiece on over 50 acres is designed by Pierce Scott architects and is a ONE OF A KIND property and opportunity to own a large estate in the new Gated ''Charles Towne Farms''. Charles Towne Farms has thousands of acres of conservation and only 50 individual properties. You will find homes of the highest architectural and construction standards. Living in the Plantation district you will enjoy: miles of the most beautiful canals along which you can horseback ride-kayak, large lakes and ponds perfect also for canoeing, kayaking, and electric powered boats,miles of the most picturesque trails on the east coast for riding/hiking/and biking, large live oak trees are found throughout the property along with historic rice fields. Charles Towne Farm's large lakes offer excellent world class fishing. This area has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best-kept secrets and top fishing spots in the Lowcountry. Owners will have access to a future Outpost multi use facility on lands adjoining the Deep Water Rantowles Creek, The site will offer a boat launch area to the creek which extends 2 miles to the Stono River, the Intracoastal Waterway, Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic ocean. There truly is no other opportunity like this in the Southeast, to own a large estate in a gated subdivision and live the Charleston dream just 12 miles to downtown with its world class shopping/dining/theatre/and the arts, with 526, the airport, and the beaches just a few miles away. Entering the main house you will notice the hardwood floors and natural light flowing in the high vaulted ceiling ornamented with reclaimed wood beams. The kitchen is a chefs dream with Wolf appliances, quartzite countertops, custom cabinets built in Charleston, and hidden specialties like a bar glass dishwasher and built in coffee machine. Just off the kitchen you have a classic style wine room, maple shelving and cabinets, Charleston brick floors and walls, and dual wine fridges. From the spacious and grand Great room you have folding accordion style doors onto your back porch with brick fireplace. Enjoy indoor and outdoor entertaining. There also I a study and additional screened porch with fireplace off the front of the home. Bedroom accommodations are an oversized Primary bedroom with a walk in closet of your dreams and luxurious primary bathroom. There are 2 additional bedrooms with ensuite in addition to the powder bath. The guest house offers a full open area kitchen with outdoor living space, and two suites with bedrooms, bathrooms and private kitchenettes. Enjoy ownership of your own plantation style homestead, horseback ride along the Cuffee canal, boat down the Rantowles creek, kayak through miles of beautiful salt water marshes, relax/fish. After all your outdoor fun, head downtown and take in a show or shopping on King street before you escape back to your own private paradise. Get the best of both worlds with the lifestyle offered at Charles Towne Farms. Price includes the house, guest house and the land. Garage and pool are not included and can be built to buyers specifications. The home may be different than the floorplan or renderings. This truly is an opportunity like no other on the East Coast. Take a tour of all Charles Towne Farms has to offer. This section is gated so you will need an appointment. *selections mentioned herein are subject to change. Price does not include the garage and cabana house that is pictured but can be built for an additional amount, or garage etc. built to the buyers preferences.
View details Beds - 3 Baths - 3 Sqft - 3799
Highly sought after location on one of the quietest streets of Sullivan's Island, Cove Ave is an ideal spot to enjoy the beach lifestyle from the private and exclusive west end of the island. Walk 2 minutes to the station 12 and 13 beach accesses to take in the most gorgeous views of the harbor and downtown. The backyard brings a luxury pool club vibe, complete with an 10' long tiled bar and custom surfboard light fixture. The outdoor kitchen is an entertainer's dream, with double subzero fridges, and complete with built-in green egg, grill, mounted TV, and huge pool perfect for everything from epic oyster roasts to family relaxation time! The main floor has an open concept living/dining/kitchen with high end Wolf & Subzero appliances, granite countertops, andand new Circa and Serena & Lilly lighting. There is also an additional family den with fireplace and built-in bar that leads to the screened in porch. Three bedrooms, a full and a half bath, as well as laundry room complete this level. This home has dual primary suites...one located on the main level, and one located on the upstairs level. The primary suite upstairs has two walk-in closets, seating area, and opens onto a deck to catch the warm marsh & ocean breeze and capture stunning wide sunsets views. There is also a large sunny bonus room on this floor which can be used as a media room or 5th bedroom, with closets and an en-suite full bathroom. Home has been freshly painted interior and exterior, with new landscaping, and is move-in ready! This quintessential beach house has it all, plenty of storage for boats in the expansive ground floor garage, tons of outdoor space including multiple patios and porches, and a quick golf cart ride to the downtown amenities including parks, playgrounds, tennis, and excellent dining. Fort Moultrie National Historic Park, and it's fishing dock is steps away, where you can take in some of the best views of the intracoastal waterway, harbor, and both the Ravenel and Pitt Street bridges. Don't miss this opportunity to make this your next primary, vacation home, or investment property in Charleston's most desirable island community!
View details Beds - 5 Baths - 4 Sqft - 3361
Incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind estate located on deep water just south of historic downtown McClellanville. Two Pines is a private hidden gem that consists of 3 multi-acre properties along the intracoastal waterway. This listing offers a family and sportsman's paradise. Embrace the detail, quality, and beauty of this intracoastal waterfront haven spread over ten acres with its own security gate, stocked ponds and incredible deepwater dock that can accommodate a multitude of boating and water activities. As you wander through, the estate reveals its treasures, one after the other. Lighted walking paths, tree swings, fire pit, skeet shooting stand, multiple inviting porches, and endless marsh and water vistas are only a few of the details. The main residence underwent a full renovation in 2020. It has 2,745 square feet with 3 ample bedrooms with each having a private ensuite bathroom. The craftsmanship is noted throughout with rich wood flooring, wood beams, and reclaimed brick fireplace. All rooms are focused to the rear for enjoyment of any of the 4 porches overlooking the waterway and beyond. The elevated construction allows for 1,920 square feet of ground level parking and storage including an outdoor shower and storage room with built-in ice maker. Built new in 2022 is a separate 2,676 square foot state of the art climate-controlled garage with 1,396 square foot 2-bedroom guest suite above. This structure is a testament to modern luxury combined with sheer functionality. All of the garage area is extended to accommodate anything as small as a golf cart all the way up to a full size and height RV or boat up to 50 feet long. Also on the ground level is a workshop area for tools, a half bath, and a finished storage room for all your hunting and fishing accessories. Head upstairs to the luxuriously appointed private guest suite. The front porch overlooks one of the ponds, and the large rear porch offers awe-inspiring panoramic marsh and water views - the perfect oasis to relax and get lost in a good book while enjoying the soothing sea breezes. The carefully crafted dock extends to the waterway where its pinnacle is marked by a spacious 20'x30' covered pier head equipped with water and electricity for hours of shade, breezes, nature watching, fishing, swimming, or boating. Imagine a large party watching college football on the water or just swinging in a hammock enjoying the soothing sound of the waves lapping in the background. If boating is your passion, then there is a hefty 24,000-pound boat lift as well as a separate large drive-on floating dock that can accommodate any configuration of jet skis or smaller boats. This is also the perfect spot for launching kayaks and paddle boards.
View details Beds - 5 Baths - 4 Sqft - 4141
Incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind deepwater estate just south of historic downtown McClellanville. Two Pines is a private hidden gem that consists of a small number of multi-acre properties along the intracoastal waterway. This listing offers a family and sportsman's paradise that can be passed down through generations. Embrace the detail, quality, and beauty of this intracoastal waterfront haven spread over ten acres with its own security gate, stocked ponds and incredible deepwater dock that can accommodate a multitude of boating and water activities. As you wander through, the estate reveals its treasures, one after the other.Lighted walking paths, tree swings, fire pit, skeet shooting stand, multiple inviting porches, and endless marsh and water vistas are only a few of the details. The main residence underwent a full renovation in 2020. It has 2,745 square feet with 3 ample bedrooms with each having a private ensuite bathroom. The craftsmanship is noted throughout with rich wood flooring, wood beams, and reclaimed brick fireplace. All rooms are focused to the rear for enjoyment of any of the 4 porches overlooking the waterway and beyond. The elevated construction allows for 1,920 square feet of ground level parking and storage including an outdoor shower and storage room with built-in ice maker. Built new in 2022 is a separate 2,676 square foot state of the art climate-controlled garage with 1,396 square foot 2-bedroom guest suite above. This structure is a testament to modern luxury combined with sheer functionality. All of the garage area is extended to accommodate anything from anything as small as a golf cart all the way up to a full size and height RV or boat up to 50 feet long. Also on the ground level is a workshop area for tools, a half bath, and a finished storage room for all your hunting and fishing accessories. Head upstairs to the luxuriously appointed private guest suite. The front porch overlooks one of the ponds, and the large rear porch offers awe-inspiring panoramic marsh and water views - the perfect oasis to relax and get lost in a good book while enjoying the soothing sea breezes. The carefully crafted dock extends to the waterway where its pinnacle is marked by a spacious 20'x30' covered pier head equipped with water and electricity for hours of shade, breezes, nature watching, fishing, swimming, or boating. Imagine a large party watching college football on the water or just swinging in a hammock enjoying the soothing sound of the waves lapping in the background. If boating is your passion, then there is a hefty 24,000-pound boat lift as well as a separate large drive-on floating dock that can accommodate any configuration of jet skis or smaller boats. This is also the perfect spot for launching kayaks and paddleboards. This retreat indulges everything. Privately gated 10 acres, two stocked fishing ponds beckoning you for a quiet afternoon of angling, professional grading, walking paths, irrigation, landscape lighting, grand oak trees, mosquito abatement for the entire 10 acres, 2 buildings with a total of 4,100 square feet of living area, 4,600 square feet of storage areas, deepwater dock, and many other recreational amenities. With boating, fishing, and every imaginable Lowcountry indulgence at your fingertips, this property seamlessly melds opulence with nature's embrace. It isn't just a well appointed and well thought out retreat; it's a lifestyle that's waiting for you. The memories to be made are endless.
View details Beds - 5 Baths - 4 Sqft - 4141
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to customize this brand new 5 bed 5.5 bath mediterranean masterpiece located inside the gated community of Bal Harbor at Grande Dunes. This home is being built on one of the last waterway lots available and boasts .75 acres. This home will feature 5 bedrooms with 5.5 baths on the main floor and 1 bedroom with a full bath and game room on the second that over looks the ICW. Also included will be a 4 car garage, boat dock with lift, outdoor pool and spa with breathtaking waterway views. Some of the photos are of a similar house that was just built in a different section of the community. This house will differ slightly. Grande Dunes is a 2200 acre amenity-rich development filled with lifestyle opportunities unrivaled in the market. Owners also enjoy the exquisite Ocean Club that has fine dining, ocean front pools, meeting rooms, beach amenities and is truly are remarkable place for events. Grande Dunes include two prestigious 18 hole golf courses. The Resort Course is open to the public and the Nick Price designed "Members Club" is semi private. Other features are a 126 wet slip deep water marina able to accommodate vessels up to 120 feet or more and a state-of-the art Har-Tru tennis facility. Grande Dunes is a wonderful and private community that sits conveniently in Myrtle Beach, close to shopping, dining and roughly a mile from Grand Strand Medical Center. Come Live the Grande Dunes Lifestyle! Contact the listing agent for more information and to schedule a viewing.
View details Beds - 5 Baths - 5 Sqft - 6010
Contemporary Lowcountry home with amazing views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Estimated completion Fall 2024. This property is the perfect blend of contemporary stylings and farm house chic. The elevated pool area, hot tub, and adjoining Tiki Bar fully take advantage of water views and breathtaking sunsets over the marsh. A bathroom is conveniently located by the pool. Although this open layout home is designed as a primary or second home, it could generate significant rental income. Luxury finishes include quartz countertops, custom cabinets, professional grade appliances, boutique lighting, 7 inch wide plank hardwood floors, shiplap accents, designer tile, a metal roof, and powder coated black aluminum railings. The great room opens out to a private screen porch and fenced inyard. The downstairs master bedroom has dual vanities, a free standing tub, an oversized shower, and a spacious walk in closet. Four additional bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are located upstairs. An upstairs game room is perfect for children or a guests to have their own private space. Buyers may choose their own finishes and even adjust the layout until we start pouring the foundation. This is truly a custom experience where the home will be suited towards the buyer's individual tastes.
View details Beds - 5 Baths - 5 Sqft - 4000
Experience an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle with shared deepwater dock and breathtaking Intracoastal waterway views that unfold with the changing tides. Goat Island is directly across the waterway, giving additional enjoyment of wildlife and privacy. While ready for some cosmetic updates, this charming home offers sweeping Intracoastal views from most of the rooms and is the perfect setting for all of your water adventures. Upon entering, the 2 story foyer greets family and friends, welcoming you into the living spaces with great views of what locals describe as the ''Lowcountry''. The main living area features a cozy fireplace with easy access to the screened porch. Watch the boats go by while entertaining family and friends on the oversized deck or ....... the screened-in area. Better yet, hang out on the dock after a day on the boat. Speaking of entertaining, there is plenty of space for entertaining in the additional living area and formal dining room, ensuring that every friend and family member feels right at home. The kitchen blends timeless charm with... ...modern comforts including an island with cooktop, dual built-in ovens, breakfast nook and adjacent butler's pantry/laundry room with incredible cabinet/storage space. Occupying the main floor is also the owner's suite, offering a vast walk-in closet, two hall closets, screened porch access and again- that incredible view! From the main floor, take the elevator up to the remaining 3 bedrooms, all with outdoor patio/porch access for more of those gorgeous views. One bedroom includes a private ensuite bath while the other two share a convenient hall bath. Thoughtfully designed with convenient walk-in storage and additional convertible attic space, this home can easily store all of your treasures and gear. The drive-under garage can accommodate up to 4-6 cars or a configuration of multiple vehicles including your boat or golf cart. You'll also enjoy a convenient gas generator, workshop area, ground-level elevator access, and a covered patio area overlooking the backyard and intracoastal beyond. Roof replaced in 2019, 2 gas water heaters replaced in 2023.
View details Beds - 4 Baths - 3 Sqft - 3252

ABOUT THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY SC

The intracoastal waterway of the United States east coast is a 3,000-mile in-land waterway that runs North from Boston Mass., down the entire eastern coastal rivers, wetlands, bays, & inlets all the way southward along the Atlantic Seaboard to the southern tip of Florida, then around the gulf of Mexico to Brownsville Texas. 

What you may not know is this was man-made and man-conceived (well partially). In 1808 the United States proposed the ICW (aka intercoastal waterway [incorrect]), to create natural coastal and inland which allows for a waterborne circumnavigation of the eastern continental United States, using minimal ocean travel. This would provide a better supply line for coastal trading and travel for the development of a growing new nation. 

While much of the ICW is natural formed over millennia from rivers, bays, sounds & inlets the United States also helped connect them to facilitate this endeavor of making a safer navigable trade route and thus the Intracoastal Waterway was born. 

When purchasing property on any coastal wetland, marsh, or water system in South Carolina you must be very prudent about understanding the very real risk of flooding. As this is an ever-present concern that comes with living in a flood plain but using knowledgable local real estate professionals can help you mitigate the risks. 

Homes with raised foundations built on either concrete columns or pilings are the norm and should always be your first option if you’re considering a home that is waterfront, creekfront, riverfront, or on the intercoastal (ICW). That will be your first line of defense and keep your flood insurance to a minimum. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do about the risk of a hurricane the heavy winds that come from it, but if your house is raised you are likely good to go if flooding occurs. 

 

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