James Island Deep Water, Lakefront, and Tidal Creek Homes for sale in Charleston, SC

The James Island section of Charleston , SC offers exclusive waterfront homes for sale with deep water access to the Charleston Harbor with various creeks and inlets.  The deep water homes on James Island  are typically in the higher end price ranges with price tags starting typically at not less than the over 1 million mark. Tidal creek homes can be found on James Island  are typically limited in supply.

Keep in mind, when looking at waterfront homes for sale on James Island, it is important to look for different factors that may have an impact on your boating. For example, if you have a deep keeled sailboat and are purchasing a deep water home, Ellis Creek may not be ideal as you may have enough water at your dock., but a sandbar may impede full access to open water. There is also a low bridge over Ellis Creek, so power boats may find good access, but sailboats may not. 

If you have a large fishing boat, water and power at the dock important aspects, and without too much effort a dock can certainly be retrofitted if needed. There is also the option of storing your boat at either the Folly Marina or the Ripley Light marina near the popular California Dreaming restaurant. It is always very important to check the depths at both low and high tide to validate if the property will work well with your situation. These are all of the waterfront houses for sale the James Island section of Charleston, South Carolina 29412.


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41 Photos 700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #3108 Charleston, SC 29412

700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #3108
Charleston, SC 29412
Peninsula
Residential

MLS# 25017154 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1394 Sqft

Charming 3 Bed / 2 Bath First-Floor Condo in The Peninsula - Prime Location Near MUSC, Downtown & Folly Beach! Welcome to this beautifully maintain... 

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$315,000
Reduced -$10,000
Provided courtesy of The Cassina Group
48 Photos 734 Waterloo Street Charleston, SC 29412

734 Waterloo Street
Charleston, SC 29412
Stiles Point
Residential

MLS# 25017116 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1661 Sqft

Great home in a great location. HVAC new in 2025. Walk into beautiful hardwood floors. Formal living room and family is off the kitchen. There is a... 

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$550,000
Reduced -$35,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
44 Photos 708 Lawton Harbor Drive Charleston, SC 29412

708 Lawton Harbor Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
Lawton Harbor
Residential

MLS# 25017079 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1952 Sqft

Charming 4-bedroom home just minutes from downtown Charleston & Folly Beach. Located in Lawton Harbor, one of James Island's most sought-after neig... 

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$675,000
Reduced -$10,000
Provided courtesy of Riverland Realty
27 Photos 241 Howle Avenue UNIT G Charleston, SC 29412

241 Howle Avenue UNIT G
Charleston, SC 29412
Palm Pointe Condominiums
Residential

MLS# 25016860 / Active
2 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1478 Sqft

Low-maintenance living in the perfect James Island location! Walk to The James, Millers All Day, The Terrace Theater and Farmers Market just to nam... 

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$411,900
Reduced -$13,100
Provided courtesy of The Pulse Charleston
25 Photos 638 Harbor Creek Place UNIT #19 Charleston, SC 29412

638 Harbor Creek Place UNIT #19
Charleston, SC 29412
Harbor Creek
Residential

MLS# 25016824 / Active
2 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1694 Sqft

This marshfront condo offers sweeping waterfront views of Ellis Creek and a convenient location just minutes from downtown Charleston via the James... 

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$540,000
Reduced -$10,000
Provided courtesy of Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc
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Open House: Sat Aug 2nd, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
634 Lynne Avenue Charleston, SC 29412

634 Lynne Avenue
Charleston, SC 29412
Lighthouse Point
Residential

MLS# 25016720 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 2856 Sqft

Special Opportunity--A Rare Find with Water Views, Space, and Flexibility!
This elevated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is a Lowcountry gem, perfectly posi... 

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$1,075,000
Provided courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
32 Photos 2038 Sea Water Drive James Island, SC 29412

2038 Sea Water Drive
James Island, SC 29412
River Bend
Residential

MLS# 25016634 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2795 Sqft

READY FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZATIONS AT OUR DESIGN STUDIO! Planned completion in February! Located on James Island, Riverbend is a boutique new home commu... 

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$1,017,000
Reduced -$100,000
Provided courtesy of Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc
36 Photos 1481 Woodview Lane Charleston, SC 29412

1481 Woodview Lane
Charleston, SC 29412
Westchester
Residential

MLS# 25016630 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1850 Sqft

Located in the desirable Westchester subdivision on James Island. Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath split level home on a fully fenced wooded lot. Master ... 

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$509,000
Provided courtesy of AgentOwned Realty
65 Photos 1505 Blaze Lane Charleston, SC 29412

1505 Blaze Lane
Charleston, SC 29412
Meridian Place
Residential

MLS# 25016561 / Active
2 br, 2 ba, 1086 Sqft

Welcome to this beautiful one level townhouse that is located minutes to downtown Charleston & Folly Beach. This home features New Roof 2025, New H... 

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$418,000
Reduced -$2,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
75 Photos 501 Joseph Street Charleston, SC 29412

501 Joseph Street
Charleston, SC 29412
Bel Air
Residential

MLS# 25016546 / Active
6 br, 5 ba, 2 Half Bath, 3400 Sqft

OWNER IS A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT.There are no stoplights from the neighborhood to downtown! You are anywhere you want to be in minutes.This cu... 

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$1,275,000
Reduced -$24,975
Provided courtesy of The Boulevard Company
63 Photos 1143 Sea Eagle Watch Charleston, SC 29412

1143 Sea Eagle Watch
Charleston, SC 29412
Seaside Estates
Residential

MLS# 25016486 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3041 Sqft

BRING ALL OFFERS!! Stunning Turn-Key Home in Highly Sought-After Seaside Estates!!Welcome to this beautifully elevated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home... 

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$1,649,999
Reduced -$25,001
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
38 Photos
Open House: Sat Aug 2nd, 11:00am - 1:00pm
181 Sea Cotton Circle Charleston, SC 29412

181 Sea Cotton Circle
Charleston, SC 29412
Seaside Plantation
Residential

MLS# 25016435 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1281 Sqft

Coastal living and the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this beautiful one story home. Just minutes away from Folly Beach and Downtown C... 

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$638,000
Reduced -$10,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
68 Photos 1439 Rivers Cotton Road Charleston, SC 29412

1439 Rivers Cotton Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Bennetts Bluff
Residential

MLS# 25016412 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2936 Sqft

Stunning 4-Bedroom Home on Premier Pond Lot - James Island Living at Its Finest!Discover lowcountry luxury in this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, perfec... 

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$1,350,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
58 Photos 637 Lynne Avenue Charleston, SC 29412

637 Lynne Avenue
Charleston, SC 29412
Lighthouse Point
Residential

MLS# 25016378 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3386 Sqft

Welcome to 637 Lynne Avenue -- an elevated 3,386 square-foot home on nearly half an acre, nestled in the exclusive rear section of Lighthouse Point... 

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$1,350,000
Reduced -$50,000
Provided courtesy of Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Palmetto
22 Photos 2032 Sea Water Drive Charleston, SC 29412

2032 Sea Water Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
James Island
Residential

MLS# 25016353 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3190 Sqft

READY FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZATIONS AT OUR DESIGN STUDIO! Planned completion in December! Located on James Island, Riverbend is a boutique new home commu... 

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$1,026,000
Reduced -$40,000
Provided courtesy of Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc
56 Photos 907 High Nest Lane Charleston, SC 29412

907 High Nest Lane
Charleston, SC 29412
Eaglewood Retreat
Residential

MLS# 25016308 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2433 Sqft

Preferred Lender Bonus: Ask how you can receive up to $1,000 toward closing costs or a rate buy down when financing with our preferred lender, maki... 

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$749,999
Provided courtesy of Compass Carolinas, LLC
13 Photos 2026 Sea Water Drive Charleston, SC 29412

2026 Sea Water Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
James Island
Residential

MLS# 25016251 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2947 Sqft

READY FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZATIONS AT OUR DESIGN STUDIO! Planned completion in January! Located on James Island, Riverbend is a boutique new home commun... 

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$999,000
Reduced -$48,000
Provided courtesy of Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc
64 Photos 2142 Golfview Drive Charleston, SC 29412

2142 Golfview Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
Riverland Terrace
Residential

MLS# 25016150 / Active
5 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3361 Sqft

Tucked beneath a canopy of sweeping live oaks, this beautifully updated home is ideally located in the heart of Riverland Terrace--just moments fro... 

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$1,450,000
Reduced -$49,000
Provided courtesy of Compass Carolinas, LLC
12 Photos 311 Papa Charlie Way Charleston, SC 29412

311 Papa Charlie Way
Charleston, SC 29412
Residential

MLS# 25016096 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 2890 Sqft

Proposed Construction! No HOA, .71 Acre on desirable James Island, minutes from Folly Beach! Enjoy One Story Living with a FROG in this beautiful a... 

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$899,900
Provided courtesy of HQ Real Estate LLC
35 Photos 2152 Pentland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

2152 Pentland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
Riverland Park
Residential

MLS# 25015390 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3000 Sqft

Welcome to this beautiful Lowcountry home in desirable Riverland Park across from the Charleston Municipal golf course! With all new siding, interi... 

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$824,999
Reduced -$25,001
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
20 Photos 932 Portabella Lane Charleston, SC 29412

932 Portabella Lane
Charleston, SC 29412
Bayview Farms
Residential

MLS# 25015343 / Active
4 br, 2 ba, 1 Half Bath, 2709 Sqft

Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Your dream home is waiting for you! This home has Fresh Interior Paint, Partial flooring... 

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$783,000
Provided courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
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