Kiawah Island Real Estate

Golf resort homes located in a gated island community

Kiawah Island is a private beach resort located 45 minutes from historic downtown Charleston. Kiawah is known for its natural marsh and beach setting and also for its world renowned amenities. One of its 7 premier golf courses (the Ocean Course) hosted the 2012 PGA Championship, and Tennis magazine recently ranked its tennis facilities #1 for Greatest US Tennis Resorts. In addition to top notch amenities, you'll also find 10 miles of sandy beaches and more than 30 miles of walking trails.

Kiawah Island Real Estate Statistics

Total Listings: 34
Average Price: $2,656,732
Highest Listing Price: $18,000,000
Average Days On Website: 82
Average Price/SqFt: $1,137

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Kiawah Island Pros:

  • Charleston's most exclusive real estate market
  • Unparalleled amenities with highly ranked golf and tennis
  • Gated beach resort known for privacy and seclusion

Kiawah Island Cons:

  • One of the furthest beaches from Downtown Charleston
  • Some of the highest real estate and club membership costs in South Carolina
  • Many homes need to be updated

Kiawah Island Real Estate Listings

Price, High to Low
34 Properties Found.
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9 Eugenia Avenue

$18,000,000
MLS® #23022922

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 4635 SQ FT, 0.36 ACRES
Built in 2022
House

Welcome to breathtaking tranquility. This stunning custom-built home with its family style layout allows for fun…

2 Falcon Point Road

$8,259,600
MLS® #23022742

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 6½ BA, 5731 SQ FT, 1.32 ACRES
Built in 2023
House

Recently completed in June 2023 by Kingswood Homes and interior design by Shannon Bogan, this home is luxury liv…

23 Airy Hall

$7,500,000
MLS® #23016221

Vanderhorst
Kiawah Island, SC
6 BR, 7½ BA, 5937 SQ FT, 0.34 ACRES
Built in 2024
House

A Kiawah Island Club membership accompanies this luxurious 6+ bedroom to-be-built home. Just through the second …

14 Blue Heron Pond Road

$6,250,000
MLS® #24006221

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
6 BR, 6½ BA, 6575 SQ FT, 1.54 ACRES
Built in 2002
House

Nestled within the exclusive Preserve community on Kiawah Island, 14 Blue Heron Pond stands as a gracious estate…

83 Blue Heron Pond Road

$5,599,999
MLS® #24003772

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
4 BR, 4½ BA, 3751 SQ FT, 3.46 ACRES
Built in 2014
House

Longing for marsh views and a double river panorama? This Sifly Fine Custom Homes property sits on 3.46 acres ad…

249 Tom Watson Lane

$5,100,000
MLS® #24004288

Cassique
Kiawah Island, SC
4 BR, 4½ BA, 3714 SQ FT, 0.39 ACRES
Built in 2013
House

Welcome to your dream home nestled in Cassique - a Kiawah Island Club neighborhood! This stunning four-bedroom, …

520 Claret Way

$3,995,000
MLS® #23020330

Cassique
Kiawah Island, SC
4 BR, 3½ BA, 3303 SQ FT, 0.41 ACRES
Built in 2018
House

Welcome to a realm of tranquility and sophistication, where nature's beauty and refined living converge in perfe…

20 Surfsong Road

$3,795,000
MLS® #23026364

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
4 BR, 4 BA, 3640 SQ FT, 0.4 ACRES
Built in 1986
House

STEPS from the beach, welcome to your coastal oasis beyond the Vanderhorst Gate, where luxury meets tranquility.…

5581 Cypress Cottage Lane

$3,700,000
MLS® #23023304

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 5½ BA, 3965 SQ FT, 0.66 ACRES
Built in 2012
House

Set on the most substantial and secluded homesite in Cypress Point, boasting .66 of an acre, 3,965 total (2,798 …

31 Berkshire Hall

$2,900,000
MLS® #23027654

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 5½ BA, 4687 SQ FT, 0.37 ACRES
Built in 1998
House

Located on a quiet tree lined cul-de-sac on the beautiful island of Kiawah. With 4687 SF of living space, 5 bedr…

Photo of Listing #24006594

215 Glen Abbey

$2,695,000
MLS® #24006594

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 5½ BA, 4355 SQ FT, 0.66 ACRES
Built in 1985
House

Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home located on Kiawah Island, where luxury meets coastal livin…

5 Silver Moss Circle

$2,375,000
MLS® #24005940

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Kiawah Island, SC
5 BR, 4 BA, 2444 SQ FT, 0.21 ACRES
Built in 1998
House

Welcome to 5 Silver Moss Circle, one of a few five-bedroom homes in the sought after Ocean Green neighborhood. T…

128 Bobcat Lane

$1,995,000
MLS® #24005472

Riverview
Kiawah Island, SC
3 BR, 3½ BA, 2303 SQ FT, 0.11 ACRES
Built in 2019
Townhouse

Introducing 128 Bobcat Lane, a splendid retreat nestled within the gated community of Riverview. This distinguis…

Photo of Listing #24006557

303 Palm Warbler Road

$1,995,000
MLS® #24006557

Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, SC
3 BR, 2 BA, 2064 SQ FT, 0.42 ACRES
Built in 1978
House

A Kiawah Island Club SOCIAL Membership opportunity is available with the purchase of 303 Palm Warbler, a 3 bedro…

487 Old Dock Road

$1,795,000
MLS® #23022743

Middlewoods East
Kiawah Island, SC
4 BR, 4½ BA, 2656 SQ FT, 0.38 ACRES
Built in 1980
House

Surrounded by majestic oaks on a spacious corner lot in West Beach Village, 487 Old Dock Road offers a peaceful …

Kiawah Island Real Estate and Homes for Sale

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Kiawah Island is ideal for homebuyers who want to be removed from the hustle and bustle of Charleston but still want to be within an easy drive of the city. Kiawah's seclusion makes it a popular destination for public figures and business executives from around the country. With some of the priciest real estate in all of Charleston, Kiawah's luxury homes boast cedar shake siding, metal roofs, and copper detailing that give the island's architecture a style all its own.

Kiawah is divided into two main sections, and each is accessible by a gate pass. Through the first gate, you'll find Kiawah Resort, while through the second gate you'll find the residential/private side of Kiawah where amenities are reserved for property owners only.

Kiawah Island Resort

The Resort side of Kiawah is located just past the initial gated entrance of the island, and it's dedicated to vacationing guests. Although this section has plenty of real estate options, many of these are placed on rental programs throughout the year. Some of the most affordable real estate can be found in East Beach Village. These condos and townhomes are within walking distance of The Market, which offers a grocery store and amenities. The majority of homes in East Beach Village were built in the 1980s. Although some have already been renovated, many of these still need to be updated. East Beach Village is known for the Jack Nicklaus-designed Turtle Point Golf Course, which offers ocean views on several of its holes. Also, Night Heron Park provides 21 acres of intramural fields, picnic areas, and a kids' playground.

West Beach Village was one of the earliest sections of the island to be developed. Here, you'll find the Cougar Point Golf Course and also the West Beach Racquet Club (which has 14 clay and 2 hard courts). One of the most popular subsections is Windswept, which has oceanfront villas with boardwalks accessing the beach.

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The Sanctuary is a five-star hotel located on Kiawah's beachfront. Guests can choose between 2 outdoor pools (1 for families and 1 reserved for adults) as well as an indoor pool (which is a harder commodity to find in Charleston). It offers a concierge service for beach umbrellas, chairs, and towels. The Sanctuary is a popular destination for weddings because of its impressive selection of venues, from its ballrooms to its Grand Lawn overlooking the ocean to the beachfront.

The Sanctuary is also popular for its Low Country cuisine. Jasmine Porch offers local seafood and overlooks the ocean. Loggerhead Grill has a more relaxed poolside setting and also boasts great beach views. The Ocean Room has made a name for itself on the island based on steaks and wine alone - although the other menu items are tasty, too.

This is the only hotel on the island, so its 255 rooms are in demand year-round. Seasonal events throughout the year such as the Kiawah Island Marathon and Christmas cookie decorating attract guests as well.

The Private Side of Kiawah

The main residential section of Kiawah lies past a second gate. Only property owners are allowed access to this part of the island. As the most exclusive section of Kiawah, real estate options range up to about $12 million. You'll find most of the homes for sale in Vanderhorst Plantation, which has a great selection of not only beach houses but also homes overlooking the golf courses.

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The Ocean Golf Course is perhaps the best known of Kiawah's seven golf courses. This was the site of the 2007 Senior PGA, and it also hosted the 2012 PGA Championship. Only three other courses in the country can boast hosting both major championships in PGA of America. Other mentions include hosting the Ryder Cup Match in 1991, the World Cup of Golf in 1997, the UBS Cup in 2001, and the PGA Professional National Championship in 2005. The course was also featured in the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance in 2000.

The Ocean Course was built by Pete Dye in 1991, and it's known for its incredible ocean views. In fact, no other golf course in the Northern Hemisphere offers more seaside holes. You'll find 10 holes right along the Atlantic Ocean, plus eight that run parallel to these. Golf Digest has named The Ocean Course 25th in their 100 Greatest US Golf Courses (the magazine also named it America's Toughest Resort Course due to the wind coming off the ocean). Also, the Ocean Course clubhouse has The Atlantic Room, which is known for its seafood.

The other main attaction in Vanderhorst Plantation is Osprey Point Golf Course. It has one of the nicest clubhouses in Charleston and is home to the Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House. This is a great place to try ribs, brisket, burgers, local beers, and (of course) bar-b-que.

The Osprey Point course was designed by Tom Fazio and centers around four natural lakes, maritime forests, and saltwater marshes. Osprey Point remains a favorite among local and visiting golfers because it's one of Kiawah's most playable courses.

Club Membership for Kiawah Island Home Owners

One of the biggest misconceptions among Kiawah home buyers is regarding membership. Many home buyers assume that if they buy a $500K condo, they'll automatically be able to join the Kiawah Island Club and enjoy full membership privileges. However, this is not the case. Of all the Charleston areas, Kiawah has the priciest and most exclusive club membership.

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To become a member, you'll have to purchase a property with a membership already attached to it. These properties are generally not condos or townhouses. Rather, most of these are single-family houses priced at around $1.5 million or more. Although it's possible to purchase a property with a Social Membership and get on the waiting list for a more inclusive membership (like the Sports or Golf Membership), know that it may take several years for one of these higher positions to become available. The only way to ensure that you get full membership is to purchase a property with a Golf Membership already attached to it. Also, once you obtain a membership, it stays with the property (not the individual person or family).

  • Social Memberships charge a deposit of $50,000 and have a monthly due of about $470 for residents. The Social Membership does not grant golf access but allows for dining and beach club privileges.
  • The Sports Membership costs $100,000 with a resident monthly due of about $830 for a family and $700 for an individual. This includes the dining and beach club privileges of the Social Membership but also grants you restricted golf access.
  • The Golf Membership costs $150,000, and monthly dues for residents run about $1,175 for a family and $1,030 for an individual. Having a Golf Membership gives you the freedom to get advanced tee times.

Amenities on Kiawah Island

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On an island where club membership ranges from roughly $50K to $150K, amenities are a top priority. Tennis.com has ranked Kiawah the #2 U.S. Tennis Resort in the United States, and it was voted the #1 Tennis Resort in the World by TennisResortsOnline.com. In 1998, Kiawah hosted the Fed Cup Competition during which Billie Jean King led as team captain and coach for the United States.

The Roy Barth Tennis Center was named by the beloved Director of Tennis Emeritus, and today Roy's son (Jonathan) serves as director. Here you'll find 22 tennis courts, and 10 of these are new Har-Tru clay courts.

The Kiawah Island Resort opened in 1976 and currently has 5 world class golf courses to challenge the skill of novices and experts alike: the Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Oak Point, and Cougar Point (resort guests are not allowed access to Cassique or The River Course). The Ocean Course has hosted not only the Senior PGA Championship but also the Ryder Cup. The Kiawah Island Golf Resort was voted the #2 Golf Resort in the U.S. by T+L Golf Magazine.

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Along with golf and tennis, Kiawah is known for its fine dining, spas, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, or running. You'll also find fantastic kids' camps and Junior Naturalist programs to keep the younger ones busy!

Freshfields Village is located just a few minutes off the island and has a great selection of shops and restaurants to choose from. You can grab a sandwich at The Station, do your grocery shopping at The Village Market by Harris Teeter, or get pizza at La Tela. SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters should be able to accommodate most of your outdoor sporting needs. Vincent's Drug Store has great ice cream and burgers (their fountain drinks are some of the most popular items on the menu). Between the dining and amenities on Kiawah, and the shopping and restaurant options at Freshfields Village, you'll have endless entertainment options - all within a walk or a few minutes' drive from your home. Plus, Downtown Charleston is about a 45 minute drive offering city-scale entertainment options, from movie theaters to ballet theaters.

As a private island, only homeowners and those renting vacation units have truly unfettered access at Kiawah Island. While there is paid public access at the county park on the southern tip of the island, this is the only real exception to the privacy enjoyed by Kiawah Island's residents.

Buying Real Estate on Kiawah Island, SC

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Kiawah real estate is ideal for homebuyers who want seclusion and unbeatable amenities. Kiawah is an excellent location for those looking for a home where they can get away from it all but still be close to the culture and excitement of metropolitan Charleston.

Kiawah is the only area of Charleston that can boast seven golf courses: Cougar Point, Oak Point, Turtle Point, The Ocean Course, Osprey Point, The River Course, and Cassique. Homebuyers looking for a golf community often choose Kiawah not only for the number of courses located on the island but also for its caliber of play.

Kiawah offers a quality of golfing that is difficult to find, even among beach resorts that cater exclusively to the sport. You'll find homes located on all seven of Kiawah's golf courses, so price and availability will be some of the only factors affecting where to live on the island.

Beachfront homes fetch the highest real estate prices because they bring the highest demand from home buyers. Of the 6 beaches in Charleston, Kiawah is the most expensive for purchasing homes on the ocean. More moderately priced waterfront homes overlook the many lakes and lagoons that lace the island. These waterfront properties provide a nice buffer between neighbors and offer scenic views (which also help with rentability if you're looking to offset the cost of ownership).

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This thirteen square mile island is home to approximately 1,200 permanent residents. One of Charleston's most exclusive resort communities, Kiawah Island is a perennial favorite for permanent residents and visitors alike. Along with Seabrook Island to the south, Kiawah Island is the destination for those looking for privacy, luxury, and recreation at a pristine location.

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