James island
During the 19th century, plantations were built on James Island, along with the village of Secessionville, a summer retreat for plantation owners. The Civil War began on James Island on the morning of April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces at Fort Johnson fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter. Both forts were located on the island's northern shore. Fort Sumter can now be accessed via ferry from the Charleston Aquarium. Fort Johnson, now home to several maritime research agencies, also has public hiking trails and fishing access, and houses the Hollings Marine Laboratory.
Now James Island is a more urbanized community, laced by tidal creeks and surrounded by rivers and waterways, the island offers a large variety of waterfront lots, and newly developed neighborhoods that overlook Wadmalaw Sound and the Kiawah and Stono rivers. Situated between downtown Charleston and Folly Beach, James Island offers you the best of both worlds with quick access to area golf courses, the equestrian center, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Islands. Families can choose from a number of recreational opportunities, including those available at the popular James Island County Park. This incredible 643-acre park offers biking, nature trails, a climbing wall, an elaborate playground, pedal boats, kayaking, 16 acres of lagoons, fishing and crabbing dock, and picnic areas. Splash Zone, located inside the park, is a well-rounded water playground offering two 200-foot tube slides, a 500-foot lazy river, a leisure pool, and a Caribbean play structure with interactive elements. James Island County Park is also host to the Holiday Festival of Lights, a local favorite attraction that begins on Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year celebration.
james island Listings
1208 Teal Avenue
Charleston, SC 29412
Teal Acres
Residential
Investor special or owner-occupied, this 3 bed/1 bath brick ranch home offers an abundance of opportunity. Situated on a substantial 0.41-acre, fen...
1817 One Love Street
Charleston, SC 29412
Residential
Investment opportunity in a prime location of James Island. This home is a 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home boasts a family room, living room, but needs TLC...
Reduced -$10,000
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #3107
Charleston, SC 29412
The Peninsula Condominiums
Residential
This first level condominium has been completely renovated and has an open floor plan with lots of natural light. The kitchen has all new cabinets,...
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #13303
Charleston, SC 29412
Peninsula
Residential
This fabulous third floor corner unit plus GARAGE, positioned just minutes away from Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, and Folly Beach, offering th...
Reduced -$5,000
2107 Bradham Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Residential
Great location. Minutes from Downtown Charleston and short drive to shopping and the beach. This house would need an extensive renovation or demoli...
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #3304
Charleston, SC 29412
The Peninsula Condominiums
Residential
Wonderful upgraded THIRD FLOOR - 2 bedroom/2 bath condo at the Peninsula at James Island. The condo has an open floor plan with beautiful heart pin...
Reduced -$100
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #7304
Charleston, SC 29412
The Peninsula Condominiums
Residential
TOP FLOOR! MARSH FRONT! AMAZING VIEWS from the family room and the bedroom! This upgraded condo has an open floor plan with plenty of storage, beau...
Reduced -$1,000
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #9204
Charleston, SC 29412
Peninsula
Residential
3 miles to downtown Charleston . 10 mins to Folly Beach. FULLY FURNISHED w/acc. offer. Watch ospreys and herons from the 2nd. story Balcony & Bedro...
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #12204
Charleston, SC 29412
The Peninsula Condominiums
Residential
Experience the refined elegance of unit 12204 at the Peninsula Condominiums. While this is an excellent investment opportunity, it is also a wonder...
700 Daniel Ellis Drive UNIT #2201
Charleston, SC 29412
The Peninsula Condominiums
Residential
*Back on the Market. 2nd Floor Larger 1bdrm/1ba Condo at The Peninsula at James Island Luxury Condo community. This condo has an open floor plan lo...