Houses for Sale on Johns Island, SC

Johns Island is largely rural, and it's only been in the past 15 years that we've started seeing full scale neighborhoods developed. We've included below the most popular communities on Johns Island along with amenities and the pros and cons we've heard from buyers over the years so that you get a local perspective of living on the island.

Right now, new construction homes on Johns Island make up about 64% of sales, so know that the majority of these listings will be located in new communities. If you're looking for a home with acreage that is not in a designated neighborhood (a home that has a more country or rural setting), you can scroll down to view all listings by price!

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The Arbors in St. Johns Woods features new houses built by Pulte on Johns Island. Amenities will include a swimming pool and club house with walking trails throughout.

Barberry Woods features affordable homes that were mostly built in 2004 and 2005. Buyers tend to like the Charleston styles, often with double front porches. It's located off Maybank Highway, about 15 minutes to downtown Charleston and 20 minutes to Folly Beach (the average commute for most Johns Island neighborhoods).

The Bend at River Road is a small, cul de sac community located off River Road. Many of these houses are elevated with the garage on the ground floor, but you'll find some one story homes, too.

Brownswood Village is made up of 107 home sites built solely by Mungo. A kids' playground is located within the neighborhood, and these prices and listings are most comparable to nearby Fenwick Woods (see below).

Fenwick Woods is a new community built exclusively by Mungo Homes. Here, you'll find some of the most affordable new homes on Johns Island.

Gift Plantation features high end homes on Johns Island with relatively large lots - most are half an acre or more. And, you'll find a range of styles available since most of these were built as custom homes. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis courts, club house, play park, and dock facilities.

Grimball Gates is one of the few gated communities on Johns Island. Many homes have views of the marsh, Grimball Creek, and Stono River. It's located just down the road from Gift Plantation on Chisolm Road. Grimball Gates has great amenities, like a 90-acre nature reserve, two floating docks on the Stono River (ICW), two miles of walking trails, and an open-air pavilion.

Headquarters is popular for its homes with expansive marsh views and private docks. Headquarters is gated, and it feels very secluded from the rest of Charleston. It also has an unbeatable location, since you don't even have to finish crossing the connector from James Island. It's the closest Johns Island community to downtown.

Kiawah River Estates is located just across the river from Kiawah Island, and it's very close to Seabrook Island and Bohicket Marina as well. Amenities include swimming pool, tennis, exercise area, and community dock. Residents also have the option of getting a golf membership at Kiawah Resort's Oak Point Golf Course.

Maybank Village is less than 2 miles from the Maybank Highway/River Road intersection, making it convenient for buyers commuting via the Stono River Bridge.

Oakfield is currently being developed by Centex and Pulte. With 600 homes planned, this will be one of Johns Island's largest new communities.

Riverview Farms is one of Johns Island’s newest communities. Developed by Ashton Woods, this neighborhood will feature a 30 acre park plus a dog park.

Rushland Plantation is located on the Stono River, and these spacious homes have expansive marsh views. This 500-acre neighborhood only has 123 home sites to ensure natural conservation of the marsh and the animals in it. Using this extra space, the developer has created wildlife habitats for Low Country species. There's also a community pool and dock.

Saint John's Lake features 280 homes currently being built by CalAtlantic. A 63 acre lake with dock is the focal point for this community, and you'll also find a swimming pool and covered pavilion.

St. Johns Crossing features charming Charleston style houses, and you'll find some of the most popular floor plans used throughout the tri-county Charleston area. If you like Carol Oaks in Mt. Pleasant, you should definitely check out St. Johns Crossing because it's the same builder and designs - just more affordable.

Stonoview is currently being developed by Brock Built and FrontDoor Communities. A complete list of amenities includes a deep water dock with boat dockage, tennis, zero entry pool, and 14 acres of designated green spaces.

Summertrees is an established community with homes built from 2003 to 2008. Summertrees has a children's play park, which is the only amenity. Buyers tend to like this community because of its relative affordability, the good home designs, and the low HOA fees.

The Villages in St. John's Woods features charming Charleston style houses and amenities including a 6-acre park, pool, club house, and children's play area. The only real drawback here is the smaller size of the homes and yards, but buyers wanting less upkeep and more of a cottage feel tend to love the neighborhood.

Waterloo Estates is one of only three gated communities on Johns Island. These new houses boast half acre plus lots and are currently being built by Crescent.

Whitney Lake offers houses and townhouses surrounding a 25 acre lake with neighborhood dock and kayak launch. It's one of Johns Island's most affordable communities.

Woodbury Park is located off Maybank Highway right before Fat Hen restaurant, making it a straight shot from James Island. These new houses surround a 30 acre lake and are currently being built by DR Horton.

All Johns Island Houses on the MLS:

5150 Chisolm Road

$5,995,000
MLS® #21008703

Ravens Bluff
Johns Island, SC
6 BR, 8 BA, 12000 SQ FT, 14 ACRES
Built in 1999
House

Introducing Black Pond, a magnificent Georgian-style estate on 14-acres designed to maximize the breathtaking vi…

3691 Humbert Road

$3,498,500
MLS® #21006064

None
Johns Island, SC
1 BR, 1 BA, 1040 SQ FT, 95.8 ACRES
Built in 1960
House

Farm on Johns Island. Bring your horses!95+ Acres. 3 Ways to enter property. 752 ft of Main Rd Frontage. 774 …

4265 Wild Turkey Way

$3,295,000
MLS® #21008079

Briars Creek
Johns Island, SC
3 BR, 4 BA, 3664 SQ FT, 4.09 ACRES
Built in 2011
House

An unparalleled opportunity to own the unique and special ''Secret Garden Cottage'' home located on 4.09 acres o…

REDUCED

4180 Chisolm Road

$2,950,000
MLS® #20025143

None
Johns Island, SC
3 BR, 2 BA, 2460 SQ FT, 14.4 ACRES
Built in 1977
House

Experience stunning and breathtaking panoramic views of the SC Lowcountry from this magical 14.4+/- acre parcel …

4249 Wild Turkey Way

$2,795,000
MLS® #20025496

Briars Creek
Johns Island, SC
5 BR, 6 BA, 5373 SQ FT, 2.83 ACRES
Built in 2009
House

Escape to this magnificent custom home designed by renowned architect Jim Thomas. The owners vision was inspired…

3906 Betsy Kerrison Parkway

$2,300,000
MLS® #20031321

None
Johns Island, SC
4 BR, 6 BA, 4875 SQ FT, 9.61 ACRES
Built in 2003
House

Own your own slice of heaven with this fabulous waterfront home sited on almost ten acres with a private dock, i…

3189 Edenvale Road

$2,299,000
MLS® #21001681

Edenvale
Johns Island, SC
4 BR, 3 BA, 3520 SQ FT, 35.47 ACRES
Built in 1968
House

Huge opportunity with this beautiful 35 acre parcel! This land can be lived on and enjoyed, subdivided, converte…

3040 Bohicket Road Road

$2,200,000
MLS® #20016280

None
Johns Island, SC
3 BR, 3 BA, 2650 SQ FT, 6.58 ACRES
Built in 1950
House

Originally built in 1950 as a hunting lodge this home has been transformed over the years into a charming 3 BR a…

4105 Nesting Egret Drive

$1,697,400
MLS® #21004517

Briars Creek
Johns Island, SC
4 BR, 5 BA, 3530 SQ FT, 1.26 ACRES
Built in 2021
House

This exclusive opportunity to build in the prestigious Briars Creek neighborhood is available to the very discer…

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