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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:
Welcome to a truly spectacular home tucked under a canopy of majestic oaks on a spacious corner homesite and just steps away from one of the top-rated beaches in the Coun...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19029173 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
Opportunities abound in this large 4-bedroom 2-bath home just one block from 2 beach accesses. The corner lot could provide a spectacular building lot or renovate this ho...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 19029072 MLS
- Active Status
Large, beachfront home on the most desirable side of the island! This 6 bedroom and 3.5 bath home is situated on one acre! There is plenty of room for entertaining either...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19028888 MLS
- Active Status
Great opportunity to own beachfront property. This condotel is located in the heart of Isle of Palms within steps to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. The complex is ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 19028730 MLS
- Seaside Inn SubDv.
- Active Status
FABULOUS BEACHFRONT CONDO ON THE 1ST FLOOR, IN THE HEART OF ISLE OF PALMS. Walk out of your luxurious unit right onto the beach below. This unit has amazing views of the...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19028664 MLS
- Ocean Boulevard SubDv.
- Active Status
Classic Isle of Palms Ranch currently on vacation rental program through VRBO. This home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms with many updates. The roof was replac...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 19028108 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
- Active Status
BEACHFRONT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This second floor, 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1600+sf, Beachfront condo, is a rare find! With fantastic views of the Atlantic & located within...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19028075 MLS
- Active Status
Own an oceanfront getaway in the heart of Isle of Palms! island shops, restaurants and music venues nearby....Stunning first floor condo with a modern renovation & design...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 19027794 MLS
- Sea Cabin On The Ocean SubDv.
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: Custom built, newer home, ideal as a fulltime residence or lucrative vacation rental, just steps from the beach. Boasts upper and lower level Masters with a total of 6 ...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 19027754 MLS
- Active Status
CAR COLLECTORS dream- climate controlled 3 car detached garage 1,050+sf with an attached side workshop for office or additional work space lots of PAVED parking you can ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 19027158 MLS
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Island lifestyle at its finest, inside and outside, top to bottom. Here is an opportunity to own a deeded (1/13th) fractional ownership in ''Palm Seasons;'' a 5 bedroom, ...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19027087 MLS
- Active Status
This 5 bedroom, 3 bath coastal cottage has had lots of updates with a new roof, many new windows, and a new HVAC. If that isn't enough, it is located on a very large lot ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19026527 MLS
- Active Status
Come build your dream home on this large home site located on quiet north end of island with great beach access steps from your door .
- 19026373 MLS
- Active Status
Just a short walk to the beach from this Attractive Ranch on large IOP lot. 2 large living areas with lots of natural light. There is a 28x14 screened porch with a built ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19026272 MLS
- Active Status
With vacant lots on Ocean asking $3mil- This is an opportunity. Oceanfront with proven rental history - has has been well maintained by the current owners for the past 9...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19025879 MLS
- Active Status
Desirable Location on Corner lot! Short walk to the beach or enjoy the private pool.This 6 BR, 6 BA home with great rental revenue. Open floor plan with 2 master suites...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19025857 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
106 Charleston Boulevard offers an incredible opportunity for an exclusive ''Millionaire's Row'' estate on the Isle of Palms. Impressive craftsmanship and luxurious featu...
- 8 Beds
- 12 Baths
- 19024725 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status