Isle of Palms
Luxury waterfront island with pristine beaches, golf, and resort living.
Luxury waterfront island with pristine beaches, golf, and resort living.
Located just 20 minutes east of downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms adds an air of luxury and intrigue to an already fascinating waterfront setting. Isle of Palms, a 7-mile-long and 1-mile-wide island, showcases a design unlike any other, mixing a little taste of the tropics with classic Southern charm.
Ranging in style from traditional and contemporary, to Victorians and villas, the real estate in Isle of Palms is some of Charleston's most unique options for a laidback lifestyle.
Originally, Isle of Palms was populated by ancient tribes, having also been occupied by the first English settlers during the early exploration of the southern coast. Named "Hunters Island" after the settlers' prime occupation, the area was renamed Isle of Palms in 1899 by J.S. Lawrence, on account of its tropical climate.
By the early 1940s, developments in Charleston were experiencing rapid expansion, leading a developer to purchase the island, creating the first official Isle of Palms real estate properties to date, as well as the introduction of roads to the island.
Once the community began to establish itself, it began attracting residents with more discerning tastes, leading to today's current branding of Isle of Palms real estate as luxurious, prestigious, and highly sought after.
The lifestyle surrounding these homes revolves around a very small-town feel, with only 1 grocery store and 2 small shopping areas in the area, making it an ideal private paradise. With breathtaking panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Gray Bay, and the North Atlantic Ocean, it's no wonder that Isle of Palms has become one of the most desired waterfront locations in South Carolina.
One of the most illustrious Isle of Palms real estate properties is the Wild Dunes Resort, one of South Carolina's most premier luxury destinations. Built originally as a golf and racquet club, this gorgeous 1,600-acre resort offers many options to members.
Boasting an impressive 36 holes between two championship golf courses, the links have been praised by Golf Digest as "Best In State", thanks to their design by famous golf course architect Tom Fazio. The resort was also a one-time host to the Men's U.S. Tennis Clay Court Championships, with 17 full-sized tennis courts on the property.
If you buy one of the Isle of Palms homes for sale you will be treated to a variety of stunning private sandy beaches, spanning 6 miles of the island's coastal borders. These pristine areas are ideal for relaxing in the hot southern sun, or observing local wildlife in action, such as dolphins, osprey, and sea turtles!
The beach is also the perfect place for recreation, allowing many access points for kayakers and avid boat enthusiasts, letting locals take full advantage of their convenient Oceanside location.
4,382 people live in Isle of Palms, where the median age is 54.3 and the average individual income is $122,063. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Isle of Palms, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Charleston Paddle Board Company, Powerglow Yoga, and 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions - Mt Pleasant.
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| Active | 3.17 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.41 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.27 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.38 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Isle of Palms has 2,009 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Isle of Palms do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,382 people call Isle of Palms home. The population density is 480.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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