James Island, SC Homes for Sale
Carolina One Real Estate
James Island is located just south of the Charleston Peninsula (downtown Charleston) and just north of Johns Island. James Island has a small-town feel with the convenience of being close to the larger city of Charleston and only minutes to Folly Beach.
James Island - View New MLS Listings In James Island!
All James Island Condo, Town Home, and Single Family MLS Listings by Price:
90-100 of 418 Property Results.
- Price:
- $415,000
- Address:
- 869 HALE ST
- MLS ID:
- 2902970
- Year Built:
- 2007
- City:
- James Island
- Kind:
- Sfd-chas. Single, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Magnolia Walk
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Acreage:
- 0.31
- Square Feet:
- 2,655 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $415,000
- Address:
- 1260 MIDVALE AVE
- MLS ID:
- 2932677
- Year Built:
- 2007
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfd-traditional, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Lakeside Village
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Acreage:
- 0.23
- Square Feet:
- 2,114 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $414,500
- Address:
- 9 WAPPOO CREEK PLACE
- MLS ID:
- 2806458
- Year Built:
- 1984
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfa-condo Regime, Sngl Fam Att
- Subdivision:
- Wappoo Creek Place
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Square Feet:
- 2,230 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $409,000
- Address:
- 636 HARBOR CREEK PL
- MLS ID:
- 1000189
- Year Built:
- 1986
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfa-condo Regime, Sngl Fam Att
- Subdivision:
- Harbor Creek
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Square Feet:
- 2,378 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $409,000
- Address:
- 14 WAPPOO CREEK PL
- MLS ID:
- 2903729
- Year Built:
- 1983
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfa-condo Regime, Sngl Fam Att
- Subdivision:
- Wappoo Creek
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 2,223 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $409,000
- Address:
- 650 CLOUDBREAK CT
- MLS ID:
- 2920975
- Year Built:
- 2006
- City:
- James Island
- Kind:
- Sfd-traditional, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Cloudbreak Court
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 2,278 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $400,000
- Address:
- 694 LAKE FRANCES DR
- MLS ID:
- 1006399
- Year Built:
- 1994
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfd-traditional, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- St. Michaels Place
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Acreage:
- 0.24
- Square Feet:
- 2,392 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $399,900
- Address:
- 1244 PEREGRINE DR
- MLS ID:
- 1004585
- Year Built:
- 2003
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfa-flat, Sfa-duplex (1 Unit), Sngl Fam Att
- Subdivision:
- Peregrine Point
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Square Feet:
- 2,331 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $399,900
- Address:
- 1061 SEA EAGLE WATCH
- MLS ID:
- 1006642
- Year Built:
- 1997
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfd-traditional, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Seaside Plantation
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Acreage:
- 0.20
- Square Feet:
- 2,105 sq. ft.
- Price:
- $399,000
- Address:
- 2106 PAW PAW PLACE
- MLS ID:
- 1005074
- Year Built:
- 2005
- City:
- Charleston
- Kind:
- Sfd-traditional, Sngl Fam Det
- Subdivision:
- Paw Paw Place
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Acreage:
- 0.21
- Square Feet:
- 2,148 sq. ft.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker ReciprocitySM Program of the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Prudential Carolina Real Estate are marked with the Broker ReciprocitySM logo or the Broker ReciprocitySM thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
The broker providing these data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision.
Copyright 2010 Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
James Island, SC MLS and Home Search Options
We have several standard search options below that will let you search for homes for sale by price, property type, or location. These standard searches give you access to the Charleston MLS, but the best way to search for homes is to use our ADVANCED PROPERTY SEARCH that lets you set your specific search criteria.
Search the James Island MLS by Property Type:
James Island Single Family Homes for Sale
James Island single family homes start in the high $100's for an older brick ranch-styled home and go up to several million dollars for a harbor front home overlooking the Battery. Single family homes in James Island will be less expensive for starter homes than homes in Mount Pleasant, but as you approach the four hundred thousand dollar range, you will find more for your money in Mt. Pleasant. This is because James Island has fewer homes in the higher price range, and also the vicinity to downtown drives the price of these homes up with the high demand. Click "James Island Single Family Homes for Sale" above to search for all of the single family homes for sale in James Island by neighborhood.
James Island Town Homes for Sale
Town homes in James Island are very much in demand because of James Island's close proximity to downtown Charleston and to Folly Beach. James Island townhomes also make for great investments because MUSC and College of Charleston students and graduates have an affinity for the small town feel yet lively lifestyle offered on James Island. Town houses start in the low $100's for an older development and go up as you get closer to the waterfront town home developments near Folly Beach. If you're looking for a waterfront town home, I suggest you also consider Folly Beach.
James Island Condos for Sale
One of the best areas to find condos in Charleston is James Island. You won't find condominiums for a better price anywhere in Charleston - or better access to the beach and to downtown. There are several nice condo developments on James Island, but by far the nicest are The Retreat and Mira Vista. Condos in James Island make great low maintenance homes or great second homes near the beach. Condominium prices in James Island start in the low $100's, but you'll pay in the high $100's or more for a two bedroom condo at The Retreat or Mira Vista. Monthly regime fees for James Island condos run on average around $275.00, but this generally includes exterior insurance and upkeep of the community pools and clubhouses.
James Island New Construction Homes for Sale
New construction homes in James Island are harder to find because there isn't much undeveloped land to build large neighborhoods on. For this reason, most of the new developments are smaller than what you will find in Mount Pleasant. Also, most of the new homes will cost more (prices start in the $300's) because of the higher land cost and the high demand for these homes. You will find several new construction home options in higher price ranges. If you don't find what you're looking for on James Island, you might consider neighboring areas such as Johns Island, West Ashley, or Mount Pleasant. In the north side of Mount Pleasant especially, there are several large developments right now offering new homes for sale.
James Island Waterfront Homes for Sale
Waterfront homes on James Island range anywhere from homes with a view of a neighborhood pond or lake to harbor front homes with incredible views of downtown Charleston. Marsh front homes and homes with access to water are also in high demand because James Island is so close to the ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Charleston Harbor. Waterfront homes start in the $250's for a pond or lake front home and cost $750K plus for a home with deep water access.
James Island Lots and Land for Sale
Lots and land on James Island are pricey because of the low supply of developable land for sale on James Island. Most home lots average around ¼ of an acre and start in the low $100's. Acre plus lots are very hard to find. So if you're looking for larger lots, I suggest looking at land for sale on Johns Island.
Search using our Google Interactive Map Search
James Island Local Information
How much should I expect to pay for a home on James Island?
Houses are priced starting from $190,000. Town houses start around $130,000, and condominiums start around $110,000.
What can I do on James Island?
There are lots of unique stores and restaurants on James Island. The James Island County Park has more than 600 acres of walking trails, a climbing wall, a water park, campgrounds, vacation cottages, picnic areas, open fields, and marsh. The park is very dog-friendly, and it has a large pier that is perfect for fishing or relaxing. The only golf course on James Island is the Charleston Municipal Golf Course, which is more than 75 years old. Also, many people head to Folly Beach or downtown Charleston for entertainment since these two areas are so close to James Island.
How far is James Island from the beach?
The closest beach is Folly Beach, which is about a 5 to 10 drive from most areas on James Island.
How far is it from downtown Charleston?
Downtown is also about 5 to 10 minutes away. Driving from some parts of James Island, you can get to the James Island Connector without going through any stop lights.
What kinds of jobs does James Island have?
Although there are some small businesses on James Island, most residents commute to other areas of Charleston for work.
More about James Island, SC
Just over the Ashley River from historic downtown Charleston is one of the Lowcountry's premier undiscovered real estate values. Dotted with live oaks complete with hanging Spanish moss, easy access to rivers and the ocean, as well as stunning panoramas of cattails and marshgrass framing old Charleston's steepled skyline, James Island deserves serious consideration from prospective home buyers.
The charm of James Island is its balancing of growth and development with unparalleled accessibility. Running the length of the island is Folly Road, the main thoroughfare from West Ashley to Folly Beach. James Island is uniquely situated so that virtually all points of interest in the area can be reached in a ten minute drive: downtown, Folly Beach, Savannah Highway (leading to West Ashley), and Interstate 26.
On James Island there is a mix of residential homes amongst the small commercial sites, allowing residents easy shopping without the traffic, noise, and congestion that accompany large scale outlets. A wide variety of big-name stores including Lowe's, Wal-Mart, and Harris Teeter is intermingled with doctors' offices, independent bookstores, and small businesses. Virtually all shopping can done quickly and efficiently without ever having to leave the island. There are also numerous locally owned and operated restaurants and diners that span the range from just-caught local seafood and vegetarian fare to nationally recognized hamburger stands.
For those interested in one-of-a-kind boutique shopping and fine dining, however, downtown Charleston is only a quick drive over the James Island Connector. It is also a quick drive for those times when a trip to one of Charleston's indoor malls or outlet shops is necessary: less than ten minutes will put you on Hwy 17 South towards the Citadel Mall, on Highway 17 North towards Mount Pleasant, or on I-26 towards Northwoods Mall or the Tanger Outlets.
James Island has its share of exciting entertainment venues. Folly Beach is the perennial destination for college students and families alike, with its quaint charm and ample parking. The James Island County Park has something for everyone, including seasonal festivals, climbing walls, nature trails, the largest dog park in Charleston, and acres of rugged camp grounds.
This location is second-to-none for home buyers looking for the convenience of small town living with the benefits of living next to a large city. The mix of single homes and multiple family units in this area also make it an excellent choice for those looking to downsize and simplify their lives, or for those interested in purchasing viable rental property. And with the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Charleston School of Law just over the water, James Island is always a popular place to call home for students.
James Island has a mix of older and newer houses. Home prices in James Island, SC vary according to many factors: proximity to the beach and to downtown Charleston, neighborhood, and whether the home is waterfront. Waterfront homes on James Island include homes overlooking the Charleston Harbor, the marsh and tidal creek, and two rivers (the Ashley River and the Stono River). James Island is a great area for investors because of its popularity, its good rental market, and its great location. James Island real estate has experienced somewhat of a boom in the past years, and it should continue to thrive in the future because of high demand.
You will find plenty to do in James Island for almost any personality type. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you should visit the county park on James Island. It has over 600 acres of intramural fields, walking trails, a climbing wall (which is the largest in South Carolina), a dog park, a pier, and marshes. James Island is close enough to the beach that you can take a quick trip to the beach within 15 minutes from almost every neighborhood on James Island. You can also find plenty of restaurants and shopping on James Island. However, there are no malls, and most of the restaurants and stores are locally owned. If you are interested in being near or having access to the water, James Island has five boat ramps with easy accesses that are located just minutes to the Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. James Island is also a great place to raise a family because the public schools are good, the private schools are great, and there are several recreational sports leagues for all ages. James Island is where most College of Charleston students, MUSC students, and young professionals want to live because the real estate prices are fair, and the atmosphere of James Island is more laid back compared to other areas in Charleston.
Real Estate in James Island, SC
Most of James Island is developed, so it is difficult and expensive to find vacant land - but, there are many single family homes, condos and town homes to choose from in James Island. If you are looking for land or a larger lot you should consider Johns Island because Johns Island is only minutes away and offers a more rural setting. Johns Island also has new home developments that are priced very well compared to James Island and yet only a few minutes farther from downtown. James Island real estate has retained its value even through the latest real estate slump because there is still a relatively small supply of homes for sale, yet the demand for James Island real estate continues to grow. James Island is typically the first choice for buyers looking to find condos or town homes close to Charleston because you won't find better prices on condos or town homes this close to downtown and to the beach. Most of the single family homes in James Island are older homes with new developments scattered between them. Single family homes on James Island range in price from starter homes to multi-million dollar homes, with the average James Island home priced in the low $300's.
For more information on James Island Real Estate, please call us or email us with your comments. We will be happy to help with your home search!
James Island Single Family
James Island Condos | James Island Townhouses
James Island New Construction | James Island Waterfront Homes
- Waterfront
- Condo
- New Construction
- Vacant Land
- Oceanfront
- Townhome
- The Keadle Group
- Carolina One Real Estate
- Toll Free: (800) 804-2187
- Office: (843) 478-0205
- Email us at lkeadle@carolinaone.com