Deep water with quick access to the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean awaits at 4009 Ballovista Lane! Situated just off of Bohicket Road, this is a once in a lifetime opp...
Welcome to the enchanting Butterfly Cottage at 2579 Helmsman, a masterpiece crafted by renowned architect Julia Star Sanford and brought to life by Saussy Burbank to capt...
Step into a haven of elegance and style, where every detail has been carefully curated for a luxurious living experience. From designer finishes to high-end fixtures, no ...
This large 1.05 acre lot is wooded for privacy and backs up to one of the many Audobon International designated Silver Signature Sanctuaries in Briars Creek. This homesit...
Lowcountry elegance awaits your arrival in the thoughtfully designed, gated community of Headquarters Plantation. Poised one nearly one half of an acre, this home offers ...
This beautiful, three bedroom two bath is situated on the marsh and nestled among 3 grand oaks at the head of Johns Island. This home was originally a schoolhouse that wa...
Nestle into Johns Island! Welcome to move-in ready living in the established community of Brownswood Farms. This quaint 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence boasts an airy o...
Indulge in the epitome of coastal elegance with this impeccably crafted 2900 square foot custom Structures home, offering a sanctuary that harmonizes with the lush landsc...
Set upon a sprawling 19 acres, this idyllic Johns Island home provides the perfect country respite only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. The five BR, three bath main...
Step into this inviting six bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home which hosts 2880 square feet of bright, airy living space that is sure to please. Highlights of this home begin wit...
Enjoy the benefits of being close to downtown and while enjoying the nature of the Lowcountry. This renovated property includes a 2 car garage, new HVAC, granite countert...
Your new home in Maybank Village in the midst of the bustling John's Island is MOVE IN READY! This home is only 7 years old, has all new carpet on the stairs and 2nd floo...
**A Rare Opportunity in Johns Island: 25+ Acres of Nature Near Parks, Shopping, and Beaches**Discover an incredible opportunity to own over 25 acres of pristine, wooded l...
Are you ready to become a resident in one of John's Island's greatest neighborhoods with an unparalleled community feel? Welcome to 4139 Nature View Circle, a captivating...
Discover potential in Johns Island with this nearly one-acre lot located on Brownswood Road. If you've been looking for an opportunity to secure property in this desirabl...
Southern elegance and waterfront beauty combine to make this dream home everything you have imagined about living your best life in the Lowcountry. This stately elevated...
Prepare to be impressed by this wonderful original owned and loved home in one of the most stylish lowcountry style gated communities of Charleston. Designed by the curre...
Love your life at Stonoview, Johns Island's highly desirable waterfront community. This beautiful home is a situated on a premium corner lot overlooking a small lake with...
Welcome to this beautiful home in The Oaks at St Johns Crossing, a conveniently located community on Johns Island! As you approach, you'll immediately notice the pristine...
Welcome to 1814 Whisperwood. Built in 2019, this spacious home offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over a approximately 3,200 square feet with double front po...
Welcome home to St. John's Lake, Nestled Between Main Road and River Road, and Close to the Limehouse bridge. The community will feature a secluded amenity center complet...
Johns Island, the Lowcountry's last remaining rural sea island, is a vast swath of land between James Island, the mainland west of Charleston and the barrier islands of Kiawah and Seabrook.
Its future is one of the most important undecided questions in the Lowcountry. The island grows much of the area's fresh organic produce and is home to numerous farms, nurseries, packing houses and produce stands. Many of Charleston's top chefs and restaurants rely on the local, organic produce for their restaurant operations. And though its main transportation arteries are heavily trafficked, the island has miles of long, quiet, tree-lined roads that attract Lowcountry bicyclists.
Traffic remains one of the island's most pressing issues. Johns Islanders shot down a proposed Cross Island Expressway in the 1990's and are divided over a proposed extension to Interstate 526 that would cross the island en route to the James Island Connector, shortening the 30-minute commute to Charleston considerably. The debate continues, as opponents don't want to trade their rural way of life for the suburban development better roads would bring.
The island boasts The Angel Oak, believed to be one of the oldest trees east of the Mississippi. Said to be an estimated 1,500 years old, the oak is a graceful giant, 65 feet tall and more than 25' around. Owned by the City of Charleston, it is open to the public.
Another local gem is the village of Rockville at the end of neighboring Wadmalaw Island. This remote, picturesque village plays host each August to the Rockville Regatta, an event that dates back more than 100 years and marks the end of the Lowcountry's competitive sailing season.
Horses raised for work, transportation or recreation have long been a part of life on the island. The public Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park (a largely undeveloped 738-acre tract) provides facilities for horse shows, plus 20 miles of riding trails.
The Charleston Executive Airport is a small facility that offers convenience to resort visitors and flying lessons for locals.
A 16,000 square foot library, completed in 2004, is the county's largest branch.
Much of the development on the island today is upscale, including The Preserve at Fenwick Hall. Other developments offer a mixture of affordable and luxury choices, varying from waterfront lots to Charleston-style urbanism to custom rural seclusion.
The island's central commercial district is located at the intersection of Main, Maybank and Bohicket roads.
Johns Island is a stronghold of Gullah culture and holds a special place in the Lowcountry's civil rights history. Native son Esau Jenkins, despite no formal education beyond the fourth grade, understood in the 1950's and 1960's that the future of the island's black communities would depend on boot-strapping programs for their education and health. He and others founded "Citizenship Schools" that helped residents - many illiterate - qualify to vote, and their Sea Island Health Corp. brought doctors and nurses to rural corners that had never received proper care.