Folly Beach Real Estate

A funky little beach town, Folly Beach is often penned “The Edge of America” because of its six mile stretch of shoreline that seemingly tips a hat to the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Real estate on Folly Beach consists of oceanfront estates, ocean view condos, Intracoastal townhomes, and inland houses. Generally, oceanfront real estate on Folly Beach ranges in price from $1 million to $3 million, depending on the square footage, upgrades, acreage, and location. Condos with views of the ocean range in price from $260,000 to $400,000. Vacation rental and short-term rentals are available for designated homes and condos; prices on rental units vary depending on the season. Hotels on Folly include the upscale Tides Hotel, Waters Edge Inn, and Regatta Inn. Unlike the beaches of Kiawah Island, Seabrook, and Edisto, Folly Beach is a true seaside town with a rather rambunctious crowd comprised of wealthy homeowners, barefoot natives, tanned surfers, and relaxed tourists. Locals often lament to “keep Folly Folly,” which is a plea for city municipalities and federal agencies to guard against over-development and from visible beach erosion. Read More

Market Snapshot

Total Listings: 42
Average Price: $1,509,676
Highest Price: $4,900,000
Lowest Price: $485,000

 

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113 E Arctic Avenue B

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$4,900,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,159 SqFt

Have You Been Dreaming Of Owning The Ultimate In Lavish, Luxurious, And Elegant Folly Beach Oceanfront Living? Are You The Discerning Buyer Looking For A Deluxe 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Condo With Ocea...

268 Little Oak Island Drive

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$3,380,400

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,164 SqFt

Looking For The Ultimate In Peaceful Waterfront View Living? There Are Over 1150 Sq Ft Of Wrap-around Covered Porches And 180 Sq Ft Of Open Deck To Provide Views Of The Marshes, Lighthouses, Garde...

342 Shadow Race Lane

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,999,990

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 2,988 SqFt

The Best Of Folly Beach! This Is An Amazing And Rare Opportunity To Be On A Quiet, Private Cul-de-sac On The Folly River Famous For Its Sunset Views With A Private Deep Water Dock Including A 10,0...

1420 E Ashley Avenue A

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,800,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Half Baths
  • 3,556 SqFt

Welcome To Viewpoints! Viewpoints Has It All: Mesmerizing Views Of The Ocean (including Sunrises) And Stunning Views Of The River And Marshes (including Sunsets). Enter This Grand Home From A Full...

513 E Arctic Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,781,600

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,318 SqFt

Welcome To 513 E. Arctic. This Incredible Beachfront Home Is Located A Convenient Five Blocks, A Short Walk, To Downtown Folly And The Fishing Pier. The Open Floor-plan Offers Dual Master Suites W...

1211 E Arctic Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,700,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,321 SqFt

Make Us An Offer On This Folly Beach Treasure! The Moment You Walk In The Front Door, You'll Be Captivated By The Stunning Ocean Views! The Indoor Living Spaces Are As Spectacular As The Outdoor O...

124 E Hudson Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,700,000

  • 9 Beds
  • 8 Full Baths
  • 5,208 SqFt

Two Blocks Off Center Street In The Heart Of Fun Folly Beach. Shopping, Restaurants And More. Easy Beach Access In Walking Distance. Park With Tennis, Playground And Restrooms Just Down The Street...

Photo of 420 E Erie Avenue, Folly Beach SC

420 E Erie Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,495,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,500 SqFt

Potential Owner-occupied Short-term Rental Opportunity! (see Attached Document Regarding Requirements For Owner-occupied Short-term Rentals On Folly Beach.) From The Street This House Appears To B...

508 E Cooper Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,400,000

  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,870 SqFt

Turnkey Investment Property Located On Folly Beach South Carolina. Currently Possessing 4 Short Term Rental Licenses, This Quadruplex Is One Of A Kind For The Island As Such Properties Rarely Exch...

220 E Arctic Avenue

Folly Beach, Sc 29439

$2,400,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,951 SqFt

Nestled Onto A Fully Fenced Double (street To Street) Lot On The 2nd Block Of East Arctic, This Quintessential Beach Home Offers Tons Of Parking, A 30' Heated Saltwater Pool, Paved Poolside Loungi...

As a result of a few incidents involving intoxicated beach-goers, Folly now bans booze from its beaches. However, residents and visitors need only walk down the boardwalk to find a refreshing beverage at one of Folly’s famous drinking holes. Restaurants and bars such as Taco Boy, Rita’s Seaside Grill, Lost Dog Cafe, Snapper Jack’s, Folly Beach Crab Shack, Blu Restaurant and Bar, and Planet Follywood offer delicious dishes, cold beer, and creative libations. Once the appetite is whet, residents and visitors can enjoy perusing through the surf shops, jewelry, art, and gift stores located down the main strand. An eccentric town, Folly has a 1960s aurora, Jimmy Buffett vibe, and fresh Bohemian style. To this end, bathing suits are the same as dress suits, unruly hair is a given, shoes are optional, and margaritas always have salt rims.

From a historical standpoint, Folly is famous for its legendary pirate tales, brave bootleggers, and wartime heroes. Dating back to 1696, the island was known as “Coffin Island.” Folklore suggests that the name was given because ships would dump disease-ridden passengers here in an effort to avoid quarantine. During the Civil War, Folly became a favorite spot for Union troops to coerce. Because of its thick, jungle-like forest, the name was changed to “Folly,” an English word meaning “dense foliage.” By 1920, Folly Beach was a popular hangout for locals, and the subsequent construction of the pavilion, pier, boardwalk, and oceanfront hotel all contributed to Folly’s fortune as a place for beach-lovers to permanently call home and business owners to invest in coastal real estate.

Perhaps Folly’s most iconic structure is the Morris Island Lighthouse, a registered historic site that was originally erected in 1767 by the Colony of South Carolina. Through the years, battles, wars, hurricanes, and sand shifts all caused damage to the lighthouse. Since 1800, Congress has continuously appropriated funds to repair and restore the lighthouse to its original radiance. Save the Light, a grassroots organization established in 1999, has worked diligently to keep the structure standing. Remarkably, the lighthouse still has the capability to shine, even though the restoration is not yet complete.

Recreational activities in Folly Beach include fishing off the pier, surfing the waves at Washout, biking through designated trails and lanes, paddleboarding down the Folly River, and, of course, basking in the sun. The town does not have its own recreation department, but organized sports are offered through the City of Charleston and nearby James Island. Folly Beach County Park is located on the west end of the island and is a great place to catch some rays. Lifeguards are on duty according to the season. Children residing on Folly Beach are zoned for James Island Elementary, James Island Middle, and James Island Charter School, all of which are top-rated schools affiliated with Charleston County School District. Nearby by private school options include James Island Christian School, Porter-Gaud School, The Nativity School, Charleston Collegiate School, and the Charleston Day School.

Folly’s carefree, laid back attitude, intrinsically married to its salty spirit, makes it the perfect home for those who desire to embrace its eccentric persona.



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