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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.
Situated in Linkside Villas within the gated community of Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms, this beautifully updated three-bedroom, three-bath villa captures the best of islan...
Great opportunity to own beachfront condominium property - available for owner use 28 days per year. Located in the heart of Isle of Palms, Seaside Inn is a 51-room bouti...
Located directly across the street from the beach, 605 Ocean Boulevard offers a rare opportunity to own a fully furnished duplex in one of Isle of Palms' most coveted loc...
Wake up to breathtaking water views, and enjoy the dolphins from your kitchen table, and enjoy the beach just steps from your door. Completely remodeled down to the studs...
Positioned near the northern tip of Isle of Palms within the gated Ocean Point enclave of Wild Dunes Resort, 11 Ocean Point Drive presents an exceptional opportunity to e...
A luxury retreat perfectly positioned on the corner of Hartnett Boulevard and 25th Avenue in the heart of Isle of Palms. Just two short blocks from the beach, this though...
A rare opportunity just steps from the beach, this original 1950s Isle of Palms two-story bungalow sits on a generous corner lot with beautiful morning light and sunset v...
Experience an extraordinary blend of coastal elegance, thoughtful design, and breathtaking Lowcountry views at 3009 Waterway Boulevard, beautifully situated along the Wil...
Experience the best of coastal luxury living in this stunning new construction home on desirable 24th Avenue on Isle of Palms. Beautifully designed with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 b...
Experience exceptional coastal living at 17 5th. A stunning 5 bed 5.5 bath residence designed by Carl McCants of MC3 designs and built in 2022. Combining sophisticated ar...
Enjoy an evening at the beach or an occasional weekend throughout the year in the heart of IOP'S front beach . Walk to nearby restaurants, shops and live music venues or ...
New co-ownership opportunity: Own one-eighth of this professionally managed, turnkey home. Located on the quiet side of the island, this beautifully updated home is an ea...
Beautiful, fully furnished, beachfront suite in the Palms Oceanfront Hotel. The suite is a part of the Palms Condo-Hotel, and operated as a premier beachfront hotel. Ev...
Own a piece of Isle of Palms without the full cost of ownership. This 1/13 partnership interest offers four rotating weeks annually one per quarter with a known schedule....
Jet Dock designed for 18' boat up to 2,000 lbs. Ideally situated between Sullivan's Island and the Isle of Palms, the Two Island Marina is located behind The Boathouse on...
Jet Dock designed for 18' boat up to 2,000 lbs. Ideally situated between Sullivan's Island and the Isle of Palms, the Two Island Marina is located behind The Boathouse on...
Experience Custom Resort-Style living in this Brand New Coastal Contemporary estate overlooking Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course. Breathtaking 207-degree unobstructed views ...
