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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:
Wow!Wow!Wow!Located tucked away on a .53 Acre Lot, this 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath Spacious Contemporary Home has lots of Natural Light, High Ceilings & Creative Spaces. Recessed...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21026234 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
- Active Status
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.
- Active Status
Beachfront Paradise! Magnificient home on the Atlantic Ocean in the sweet spot on Isle of Palms. Huge lot at .8 of an acre. Extensive new landscaping front and back in...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21025936 MLS
- Active Status
BEST BEACHFRONT BARGAIN ON IOP!Unobstructed views from this beautiful beachfront home in Sea Oats on Isle of Palms. Sea Oats is a private community with only 12 single f...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21025900 MLS
- Sea Oats SubDv.
- Active Status
Looking for new construction without the wait? This stunning, second row to the beach custom home built by Daly & Sawyer is a must see! The reverse floor plan boasts an...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21025482 MLS
- Active Status
Located in a quite part of the Island. The home sits on a .55 acre pie shaped lot with a very large back yard - one of the larger lots on the Isle of Palms. Beautiful la...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21025346 MLS
- Forest Trail SubDv.
- Active Status
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.
- Active Status
Wow, is all I can say. 509 Carolina Blvd, located on the highly sought after, south end of Isle of Palms. What does that mean? Location, Location, Location! Easy off isla...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21024413 MLS
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Fantastic beachfront home with proven rental history. The house has an open floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining room all having ocean views. Downstairs...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21023994 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
You cannot beat this location -- on the Front Beach! This beautiful 4BR/3BA oceanfront condo has been completely renovated to include all new flooring throughout the cond...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21023255 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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If you are looking for a warm and inviting home with many unique features, and steps from the beach, you will love this home. the reverse open floorplan with bright natu...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21023101 MLS
- Active Status
Fabulous investment or second home opportunity in a great Front Beach location on the Isle of Palms! This 6-bedroom home is steps from the ocean and a quick walk to IOP r...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21023032 MLS
- Pavillion Place SubDv.
- Active Status
This is it! Your perfect beach getaway! Complete with 7 bedrooms, PRIVATE POOL, and TONS OF OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, this home makes an excellent rental property or primary ...
- 7 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21022970 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
5 bedroom beach house located just a few hundred yards from the ocean. Excellent location! Walk to the beach or the IOP Marina, the Marina Market, Dockside Deli and the b...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21022803 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
Beautiful, turnkey home with fantastic rental history is tucked away on a quiet street within walking distance to the beach! Walking through the double glass front doors ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21022636 MLS
- Wildwood SubDv.
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Custom beach home designed by the well-known designer, Carl McCants of MC3 designs. This 6 bedroom, 6 bath home will have an inverted floor plan with living areas to incl...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 21022338 MLS
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Custom contemporary home with elevated pool on Cameron Blvd one block from the beach. The Northern end of Cameron Blvd is private and quiet. Estimated completion Septem...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21021780 MLS
- Active Status