These are some of the most sought after on the East Coast. The barrier island location has such a great history and careful commercial controls that it maintains a very family oriented feel, as well as an upscale yet charming beach community in Charleston.
Sullivan's Island occupies a very small 3 square miles of the East Coast. This 3 square miles makes up a very major percentage of the high end real estate market in Charleston, as the quality of life, and low supply of homes, versus high demand, keeps real estate values up for homeowners.
The history of the area began back during the American Revolutionary War at Fort Sullivan on June 28, 1776. Now called Fort Moultrie, and used today as a museum commemorating the efforts of General William Moultrie, this fort was built surrounded with Palmetto logs to protect in an effort to protect the control of Charleston harbor.
Though the troops were far out numbered, the resilience of these spongy logs withstood many bombs, tired out the enemies and warded off attackers. This dramatic battle stacked against all odds of winning, inspired the SC flag with it’s crescent moon (from a button on the General’s jacket) and of course the palmetto tree, symbolic of the logs.
The makeup of the island changed drastically after Hurricane Hugo of 1989. While the storm was devastating, it also brought quite a bit of insurance monies dedicated to the rebuilding of the many homes lost on island. While the area was hit quite hard and many homes severely damaged or worse, the result 20 years later are newer homes rebuilt to today’s hurricane standards, while a careful design to keep the charm of yesteryear remaining at the forefront.
The lifestyle on the island offers a relaxed pace and, as mentioned above, there have been careful controls put on the commercialization of the area. As a result, only a small percentage of homes on Sullivan's Island (those of which are grandfathered in) are allowed to cater to the short term rental market. For this reason, the small town family atmosphere remains without too much transient rental traffic occurring each week.
These properties start in price at about $900,000 and can move up much higher based on the lot and homes. Many of these charming beach houses are actually quite large, and boast incredible views of downtown Charleston on the south end near Fort Moultrie, panoramic Atlantic Ocean views along the beach and even deep water creek access on the back side of the island.
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1908 Flag Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19016843 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 2210 Sqft
Located off of Station 19 on Sullivan's Island, this beach home offers the perfect getaway that is footsteps to the beach and walking distance to S...
$1,795,000
Provided courtesy of The Cassina Group
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2802 Ion Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19016806 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3728 Sqft
Exceptionally well-built beach house with tons of porch space situated on a high, half-acre, corner lot and located just a very short walk to the b...
$2,395,000
Provided courtesy of East Islands Real Estate
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405 Station 12 Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19016216 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3100 Sqft
Gorgeous marsh and waterway setting on Sullivan's Island, located on the ''quiet'' end of the island. Here on Cove Inlet on the marsh in Sullivan's...
$4,100,000
Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
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2256 Ion Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19015856 / Active
5 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3470 Sqft
Iconic Sullivan's Island house listed in the SC Inventory of Historic Places. Charming home with great living spaces. Beautiful eat in kitchen wi...
$2,450,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
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1312 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19015592 / Active
5 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3572 Sqft
Beautiful beach house on Sullivan's Island. Located in a quiet residential part of the island near Fort Moultrie, yet just minutes from the beach, ...
$2,485,000
Provided courtesy of Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc
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3025 Brownell Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19015585 / Active
5 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 4501 Sqft
Elevated 5BR beach house with ocean views on Sullivan's Island! Porches surround the front and back of the home with a crow's nest for watching the...
$2,300,000
Reduced -$200,000
Reduced -$200,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
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413 Station 23 Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19015579 / Active
3 br, 2 ba, 1367 Sqft
Incredible opportunity to purchase this AMAZING property on Sullivan's Island! This 3 bed/2 bath home is situated on a FULL HALF ACRE lot! This tra...
$1,500,000
Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
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3206 Jasper Boulevard
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19015029 / Active
4 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3553 Sqft
Terrific Sullivan's Island deep water home. Located on the eastern end of the island on Conch Creek with stunning views of the marsh, Intracoastal ...
$3,750,000
Provided courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
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2302 Atlantic Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19014756 / Active
6 br, 5 ba, 2 Half Bath, 3750 Sqft
Welcome to gorgeous Sullivan's Island! This home sits 2nd row with views of ocean. This is the best location on the Island! A guest cottage and a h...
$2,625,000
Provided courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance
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313 Station 30TH Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19014381 / Active
5 br, 4 ba, 3700 Sqft
New construction on large corner lot, located on a quiet end of Sullivan's Island. Combination of island architecture with a British West Indies fl...
$2,945,000
Provided courtesy of Carriage Properties LLC
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1723 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19013868 / Active
4 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 4004 Sqft
1723 Middle St. is a masterfully constructed family home that was originally built by a veteran, high-end builder on Sullivan's Island as his perso...
$2,795,000
Provided courtesy of East Islands Real Estate
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1734 Thompson Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19013019 / Active
3 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3300 Sqft
Gorgeous Sullivans Island home with incredible panoramic views of the marsh and intracoastal waterway! This exceptional home has a gracious and ope...
$3,050,000
Provided courtesy of Maison Real Estate
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2220 Ion Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19012225 / Active
3 br, 1 ba, 1 Half Bath, 1385 Sqft
One block from the beach and one block from restaurants, this Sullivan's Island home has the perfect location. With approved plans from the Town o...
$995,000
Provided courtesy of The Cassina Group
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1659 Atlantic Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19011930 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 3624 Sqft
Opportunity to own an oceanfront property on Sullivan's Island with direct beach access at the Station 17 beach path. This 3,600 square foot home w...
$2,500,000
Provided courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
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902 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19011730 / Active
3 br, 3 ba, 2791 Sqft
Stunning deep water home with spectacular views on the Intracoastal waterway! It is truly one of a kind! Never before offered- this custom home wa...
$3,600,000
Provided courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
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1715 Atlantic Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19011371 / Active
8 br, 5 ba, 4766 Sqft
Rarest of the rare! Beach front Sullivan's Island home built , owned, and lovingly cared for by the same family for over 65 years can now be yours...
$4,200,000
Provided courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group In
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2424 Jasper Boulevard
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19011166 / Active
5 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3498 Sqft
Luxury custom-built home in 2013, shows like new, in walking distance to restaurants, beach, park. Home has 4 bedrooms with bath. Downstairs featur...
$2,625,000
Provided courtesy of LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM INC
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1602 Poe Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19011165 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 2874 Sqft
Most long-time Island residents will confide they prefer this end of the island as calmer and more relaxed. They're especially fond of this little...
$1,399,000
Reduced -$60,000
Reduced -$60,000
Provided courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group In
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1802 Ion Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19009828 / Active
4 br, 3 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3968 Sqft
This is the one you've been waiting for. Meticulously designed by local architect, Carl McCants, Shamrock Bluff seamlessly blends into its historic...
$2,995,000
Provided courtesy of East Islands Real Estate
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956 Osceola Avenue
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Sullivans Island
Residential
MLS# 19008368 / Active
4 br, 4 ba, 1 Half Bath, 3550 Sqft
Move in and enjoy huge panoramic views of the intracoastal waterway, marsh and the Ben Sawyer Bridge from nearly every room in this completely remo...
$3,595,000
Provided courtesy of CRP Real Estate LLC
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2824 Jasper Boulevard
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Residential
MLS# 19007780 / Active
4 br, 4 ba, 3446 Sqft
Just Reduced! 2824 Jasper Blvd is a classic 1920s Sullivans Island cottage that has been beautifully restored. A rare find on the island, It is lo...
$2,795,000
Provided courtesy of Robertson Howland Properties
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