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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:
Beautiful new construction ready for quick close. Designed by Carl McCants, this home boast modern elements inside and out. Open concept interior with spacious kitchen ...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21012167 MLS
- Active Status
For the luxury lifestyle your client expects, we present this immaculate custom-built home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This exquisite residence, built in 2006, offers...
- 9 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 21011961 MLS
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Custom home on with Ocean Views. Estimated completion January 2022. This contemporary design features an inverted floor plan to take advantage of these views. An elevated...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21011743 MLS
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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.
- Active Status
INVESTORS or BUILDERS DREAM!!!! Rare opportunity to own a piece of Isle of Palms, located just minutes from Sullivans Island, Mount Pleasant and downtown Charleston, and...
- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21009640 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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3402 Hartnett has beautiful oak trees and a nice size front yard with nice parking area. As with all homes on IOP, not far from the Atlantic Ocean and plenty of beach sun...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21009265 MLS
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This second floor end unit offers beautiful views from the private balcony and has many updates and personal touches with a nautical theme. Kitchen updates include new ca...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 21009193 MLS
- Sea Cabin On The Ocean SubDv.
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DEEPWATER home on Hamlin Creek near the Intracoastal Waterway is a well maintained one-family owned residence. The private dock has a grandfathered 50' floating dock with...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21008942 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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This remarkable 5000 SF beach home is ready to be your primary residence, or can easily continue as a lucrative income generating property. With porches on every level yo...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 21008672 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH ! Fixer upper or tear down to build your dream home. This spacious corner lot is directly situated on Palm Blvd and 20th Avenue, ; more than a quar...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 21008300 MLS
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There are so many possibilities for use of this duplex (one half is downstairs flat, and the other half is an upstairs flat) which is a block and a half from the beach!! ...
- 21008200 MLS
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Custom home with in ground pool estimated completion August 2021. This contemporary coastal home is designed for outdoor entertaining with an enormous screened porch over...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21007699 MLS
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Welcome to the beach! This custom built Charleston single-style home was originally built in 2001. Remodeled in 2014. New HVAC and appliances in 2014, roof in 2016, tankl...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 21006699 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
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WONDERFUL, LARGE BEACH HOME THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR OWNING A VACATION RENTAL HOME! ITS LOCATION IS JUST RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM BEACH ACCESS AN...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21006648 MLS
- Isle Of Palms SubDv.
- Active Status
Wake up to ocean views and the smell of salt air. Oceanfront on one of SC's most beautiful beaches. Renovated with cottage finishings: bead board ceiling, shiplap walls, ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 21005220 MLS
- Sea Cabin On The Ocean SubDv.
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Sun, sand and surf await you at the most pristine ocean front property on Ocean Boulevard. This 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath contemporary style enclave is situated on a beautiful ...
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 21004658 MLS
- Active Status