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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:
Gorgeous, updated, beach house on the quiet side of the island. Easy walk to the beach, Breach Inlet, and Boathouse Restaurant and easy bike ride or golf cart ride to bot...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 22000890 MLS
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Big family dream or a rent machine! THE ABSOLUTE CHOICEST location on IOP, this area of the island has very little public parking which keeps beach experiences uncrowded ...
- 8 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 22000716 MLS
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Incredible opportunity to live or invest in the Isle of Palms. This home is located just one block back from the beach with a very short walk to front beach restaurants a...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21031678 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Welcome to 3705 Palm Blvd! Fully renovated in 2018, this wonderful second row home features 7 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and measures at an estimated 4700 square feet. Int...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21031180 MLS
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Classic Mediterranean architecture w/open floor plan & large gracious rooms on beautifully landscaped corner lot w/ in-ground salt water pool offers the perfect setting f...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21030720 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
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Cozy, first floor Sea Cabin fully furnished and ready to occupy or rent. Well-equipped, updated kitchen with granite counter tops and upgraded cabinetry. Built in desk/...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 21028318 MLS
- Sea Cabin On The Ocean SubDv.
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Make your island dreams come true in this custom, light-filled, stunning home 2 blocks from the beach in the quiet, shady ''neighborhood section'' of IOP. On the first fl...
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 21028314 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
- Active Status
Enjoy the breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway and golf course views from almost every room of this spacious family beach house! Beautifully constructed an carefully maint...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21027427 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Coastal living at its best!! An exceptional opportunity to own this exquisite beach home on the Isle of Palms, with beach access directly in front of the house. Professi...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21026206 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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This quintessential island home located on ''Millionaires Row'' of Ocean Boulevard is being built by Rhodes Residential Builders. Estimated completion date is October, 2...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21025209 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Furnished oceanfront condominium with direct access to the beach. Great views from your private balcony. Sold completely furnished with rentals in place. Gross rents for ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21019710 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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Huge waterfront lot with trees galore. Perfect opening in rear of lot for the estate home to be built. No other lot this size on the island. There is an existing home,...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 21011549 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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This home was built in 2004 by Thomas Evans Construction, one of the island's finest builders. The home was renovated in 2011, has since been well-maintained and is curre...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21010730 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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The lot is partially cleared. It has a functional sea wall. Dock and septic permits are in hand. High lot as Goat Island goes.
- 19033363 MLS
- Jolly Rogers Estate SubDv.
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''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
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