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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:
''ONE OF A FIND''This opportunity does not come on the market very often. Located on the north side of the Isle of Palms and between the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) and H...
- 19001690 MLS
- Active Status
Stunning island home with views of the 13th hole Wild Dunes Resort Harbour Golf Course! The huge outdoor porch is perfect for gatherings or a peaceful retreat. Large corn...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19001132 MLS
- Wildwood SubDv.
- Active Status
Location is tricky because you're always looking for privacy but yet its still nice to be close to everything. That perfect combination is exactly what you get with this ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19001064 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
The only way to access this private island just over the Intracoastal Waterway is by boat! Located on the other shores of the Isle of Palms Marina, this residence on Goat...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19000911 MLS
- Goat Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Newly-renovated contemporary brick ranch on a large .35-acre lot located at the heart of Isle of Palms. Updated exterior features designer colors; classic, clean lines; a...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19000810 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Completely turn key vacation rental with a 94% rental booking for 2018, for a total of $31,079.73 (345 days). Rented in 2017 292 days for $30,758.34, and 254 days in 2016...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 19000746 MLS
- Sea Cabin On The Ocean SubDv.
- Active Status
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from every floor of this new, custom built home. Located oceanfront on the Isle of Palms, this impressive 6 bedroom, 7.5 ba...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 19000663 MLS
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1.5 Blocks from Beach. Mostly Owner Occupied Area. Minimum Flood Zone (under $750 a year) Built in 2018-Over 4,000 square feet of living area-Feels like 5,000 due to Wond...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19000366 MLS
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Your beach dream home awaits... Conveniently located on a quiet street, just blocks from sandy beaches! Lowcountry charm meets coastal design in this one-of a-kind home. ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19000297 MLS
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No expense was spared in the renovation of this classic beach cottage with over $250,000 in upgrades. Situated on a large corner lot with direct beach access. In the most...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 19000268 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
There are only a handful of lots on the island that can boast of 120' of beach frontage! The views from this house are simply incredible with the Atlantic Ocean as the ba...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19000197 MLS
- Active Status
Come see this BRAND NEW 3 story beach home with fabulous water views & just steps from the beach! This 6-Bed, 5-Bath home (+ bunk room) will give you 4,300 sq. ft of gene...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19000128 MLS
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IOP beach house with fantastic beach views! Newly renovated with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 full bathrooms in pristine condition! Fabulous open floor plan with screened in wrap...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19000070 MLS
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You've found the perfect beach cottage on beautiful Isle of Palms, just a block and a half from the beach, grocery store, shops and restaurants. The home, which boasts ha...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 18033465 MLS
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CUSTOM BUILD TO SUIT RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY! This magnificent, very rare, 0.27 acre vacant lot offers unobstructed 275 degree golf course views of the Wild Dunes Harbor...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 18033460 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
Fabulous updated brick ranch home within walking distance of Isle of Palms Beach and Atlantic Ocean. Just a few of the many features of this beautiful home include: Meta...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 18033151 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
The tranquility of waves crashing against the shoreline, the warm glow of a sunrise, and the sand between your toes. Just a few things to describe beach life at 6 50th. W...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 18032627 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status