Folly Beach is located approximately 15 miles from historic Charleston, South Carolina.
The history of Folly Island is very interesting. The island was used as an encampment for British troops during the Civil War. In the 1930’s, Ira Gershwin, stayed at a west side beach house and wrote the musical, “Porgy and Bess.” In 1989, hurricane Hugo destroyed many older homes on the island, which were replaced with larger, more traditional beach houses.
Also known as “The Edge of America”, it is a popular surfing area along the southeastern coast of the state. It is a bohemian beach community with surf shops, restaurants, gift shops, and churches along Center Street.
A wide variety of homes can be found on the east side, and on the west side, of the island. There are properties along the Folly River, where private docks and a public boat landing allow access to the river and the Atlantic ocean. Interior properties enjoy the shade and beauty of the many oak trees and Palmetto trees, which are indigenous to the island. The beachfront properties have incredible views of the Atlantic ocean, splendid sunrises and glorious sunsets.
Homes vary from condominiums to executive residences. Residents range from single professionals, to families with kids, to retirees. Prices range from $500,000 to millions of dollars. Most homes are vacation rentals or second homes, with a permanent population of about 2,500.
If you are looking for a condominium or cottage for a second home, you might be interested in renting your property during the time you are not present.
If you are looking at Folly Beach homes for a primary residence, we can provide to you information about all properties that fit your needs.
Folly Beach homes consist of beachfront, marsh front, deep water, and interior properties. There is a marina with boat slips on the west side of the island, a great fishing pier at the end of Center Street, and a surfer’s delight at the washout on the east side of the island.
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2 McDonough Road UNIT C-10
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Mariners Cay
Residential
$24,500
Provided courtesy of Applegate Real Estate
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67 W 10th Street UNIT A-6
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Sunset Cay Marina
Residential
MLS# 26013519 / Active
n/a br, n/a ba, n/a Sqft
Located on the left side side of the marina, A-6 is an excellent location to enjoy the sought after sunsets over the Folly River. The slip is 20` x...
$55,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
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2 McDonough Road UNIT Unit C-12
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Mariners Cay
Residential
MLS# 26009547 / Active
n/a br, n/a ba, 390 Sqft
If you`ve been searching for a boat slip near Folly Beach with convenient access to Charleston`s waterways, this is a great opportunity to consider...
$35,000
Provided courtesy of The Firm Real Estate Company
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67 W 10th Street UNIT B-16
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Sunset Cay Marina
Residential
MLS# 26007204 / Active
n/a br, n/a ba, n/a Sqft
Located in the highly desirable Sunset Cay Marina, this well-positioned boat slip offers a fantastic opportunity for easy access to the water and b...
$54,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
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2 McDonough Road UNIT B-12
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Mariners Cay
Residential
MLS# 25021869 / Active
n/a br, n/a ba, n/a Sqft
Tucked away in a sheltered section of the private, gated marina at Mariners Cay, this 25-foot boat slip (B-12) offers peace of mind and convenience...
$29,000
Provided courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
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2 McDonough Road UNIT C-20
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Mariners Cay
Residential
MLS# 25017406 / Active
n/a br, n/a ba, 30 Sqft
Own a rare 30-foot boat slip in the sought-after Mariners Cay Marina, just minutes from open water and a short walk to the heart of Folly Beach. Lo...
$25,000
Provided courtesy of On the coast realty LLC
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