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Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms is located in Charleston County, South Carolina, to the East of Mount Pleasant and directly Northeast of Sullivans Island. Isle of Palms is a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic on one side and separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway.
Isle of Palms remained a remote, sparsely populated vacation spot until the early 20th century. A 50-room hotel opened in 1906, followed in 1912 by a beach pavilion and amusement park.
First known as Hunting Island, and then Long Island, developers renamed is the Isle of Palms in 1913 to attract tourists. Development of the 5.6 square mile island didn't begin in earnest until the 1940's.
The boom started in 1944 with the purchase of 1,300 acres by The Beach Co., which laid out roads and began building a mixture of vacation and affordable housing. The Ben Sawyer bridge connecting Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island completed the Charletson-to-IOP automobile link in 1945 and more growth followed.
By the 1970's, developers turned their eyes toward a 1,600-acre tract and began construction of what is today the gated Wild Dunes Resort. This exclusive community features two golf courses, extensive tennis facilities and a system of walking and bicycling trails.
Hurricane Hugo destroyed 95% of the Isle Of Palm's buildings in 1989 and the influx of insurance cash led to a burst of luxurious gentrification, Today, the island has a population of more than 4,500, multi-million-dollar homes line the water and its Front Beach commercial district bustles with restaurants and shops.
The Isle of Palms Windjammer Lounge is a classic beachfront bar and music venue, and the annual Polar Bear Swim on Sullivan's Island, which draws thousands of high-spirited bathers every New Year's Day, originates at Dunleavey's Pub in the island's tiny downtown.
Life on the islands offer distinct choices for those who can afford them - the upscale energy of the Isle of Palms versus the quirkier charms of Sullivan's Island. Residents of both islands benefit from one of the state's finest elementary schools, enjoy easy access to shopping via the Isle of Palms Connector and can often be spotted tooling around in their ubiquitous electric golf carts.
Isle of Palms is an affluent community of both vacation home owners and year-round residents, with large beachfront homes, resorts, and local restaurants. Beach volleyball is popular in the summer, and the "Windjammer" club hosts several tournaments throughout the year.
The Isle of Palms is also home to Wild Dunes, an oceanfront resort. It is comprised of 1,600 acres on the north end of the island and has controlled-access gates.
Wild Dunes was developed in 1972 and has two famous golf courses on it: the Wild Dunes Links Course, and the Harbor Course, both designed by Tom Fazio. It also has a nationally ranked tennis complex with 17 clay courts, and an award-winning family recreation program.
Recent Isle of Palms MLS Listings:
Come build your dream home! Quiet side of the island. Large lot with good build envelope. Right across the street from Wild Dunes golf course and intracoastal waterway. N...
- 19007963 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
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Excellent location within close proximity to the beach, the IOP Marina, the golf course, Morgan Creek Grill. Large lot over 1/3 of an acre with a gorgeous live oak situat...
- 19007468 MLS
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Gorgeous beachfront home with stunning views. Five bedroom, three and a half bath home with a wide open floor plan and large porches to take advantage of true coastal liv...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19007425 MLS
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This vacant lot is situated in one of the most desirable areas of the island. Easy beach access with no busy streets to cross! Part of the Wild Dunes community associat...
- 19007247 MLS
- Wild Dunes SubDv.
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Great location! 2nd row elevated cottage with parking underneath, across the street from the 23rd St. Beach Access -- a beautiful stretch of beach. Being sold in strictly...
- 19007132 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Introducing a perfect Isle of Palms primary home, second home, or vacation home that sleeps 14 & located on the quiet, less traveled Ocean Boulevard. Overlooking the whit...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19006608 MLS
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Custom, elevated home on private, cul-de-sac on the inter-coastal waterway on Isle of Palms. Just minutes from the beach, and IOP Rec Center, this renovated home offers ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19006581 MLS
- Wild Dunes SubDv.
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Great location only 3 houses from the beach. A true duplex with both apartments having separate meters. Each floor has 3 bedrooms and one full bath with sunrooms up and d...
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 19006531 MLS
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From the moment you drive up to 3407 Palm, you know this is an extraordinary property. Enter the foyer to enjoy the sophisticated finishings &that command immediate atten...
- 9 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 19006416 MLS
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Excellent opportunity to own an ocean front home located on the quiet end of the Isle Palms with direct access to the beach! Sitting on a .31 acre lot with 90ft of ocean ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19005984 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Great opportunity for a primary home or investment property. Amazing location on Isle of Palms - a block to beach access and restaurants. Open floor plan with 9ft ceiling...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19005917 MLS
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Rare find on IOP. Perfect ocean view lot in an area of multi-million dollar homes. Charleston Blvd to Ocean Blvd lot.Beach access directly across the streetNo public pa...
- 19005880 MLS
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Oceanfront home at the end of ''Millionaires Row''. Quiet section of the beach. Owners have spent close to $700,000 in renovations including new pool, new kitchen, roof, ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19005683 MLS
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VERY BEST LOCATION on IoP! Quiet street-to-street parcel between Ocean Blvd (parking prohibited) and Charleston Blvd. House enjoys lovely ocean views and breezes, locate...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19005659 MLS
- Active Status
Great location! 2nd row elevated cottage with parking underneath, across the street from the 23rd St. Beach Access -- a beautiful stretch of beach. Being sold in strictly...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 19004932 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
PRICED BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL! Spacious elevated cottage, close to the beach and on a large lot! Beach access located just at the end of the street! Entering the cottage ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19004761 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Brand New custom built home by Brown and Glaws. There are so many things to love about this house. Starting with its location.....5th block of Carolina Blvd is known to m...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19004682 MLS
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