Sullivans Island Real Estate
Sullivan’s Island is 10-15 minutes southeast of the Charleston Peninsula. The island is located right at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor. You’ll see barges coming into the harbor on the west end of the island. The Atlantic Ocean borders the length of the island.
Sullivans Island Pros:
- Mostly houses (very few condos and townhouses)
- Relatively large lot sizes
- The most historic beach in Charleston
- Close proximity to Mt. Pleasant and downtown
Sullivans Island Cons:
- One of the most expensive beaches in Charleston
- Not as many newer homes to choose from
Read more about Sullivan’s Island just below these home listings!
Sullivans Island, SC Real Estate by Property Type
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Houses for Sale
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Condos for Sale
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Oceanfront Homes for Sale
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Sullivans Island Home Listings, Over $1,000,000
| All Listings | $400,000 - $500,000 | $500,000 - $600,000 |
| $700,000 - $800,000 | $800,000 - $900,000 | $900,000 - $1,000,000 |
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Stunning Front Beach Sullivans Island Home Situated On Almost An Acre Which Also Has The Original Kitchen House On The Property. A Rare Combination...
This Is The Most Dramatic And Beautiful Location Almost Anywhere. Located On The Far West Point Of Sullivan's Island The House Sits Prominently...
This Oceanfront Beautifully Renovated 5-bedroom Home, Located On The Best Part Of Sullivans Island Beach, Has Amazing Beach And Ocean Views....
Dooms Day Bunker, Will You Be Ready This Property Is Loaded With History As It Was One Of The Last And Most Massive Coastal Defence Batteries...
Simply Stated, This Is One Of The Finest Homes On The Island. Located On Cove Creek With A Dock, The Home Offers Magnificent Views Of The Cove,...
Priceless Location With The Best Of Both Worlds Deep Water Out Your Back Door And The Beach Out Your Front Door. The Home Has Been Completely...
The Cottage Is Located In On Of He Best Front Beach Locations On Sullivan Island. There Are Great Views From The Porches Decks And From Every...
Classic Sullivan's Island Home Beautifully Maintained Features Include Toungue And Grooved Wood Walls And Ceilings, large Porches For Family...
One Of The Finest Homes On Sullivan's Island. Here's An Opportunity To Own A Unique Property With A 4150 Square Foot Main House And A 1200 Square...
Significant And Solid Cement Home Located Oceanfront On Private, Quiet Section Of Sullivan's Island. Unique Architectural Features Throughout,...
Located On The Quiet West End Of The Island This Second Row Is A Beautiful Expansion And Renovation Of An 1850's Island Cottage. The Home Retains...
Situated On Nearly A Half Acre And Nestled Against The Natural Dunes Of South Carolina's Shoreline, This Property Boasts One Of The Few Opportunities...
This Is Truly One Of The Most Beautiful Homes On The Island In One Of The Best Locations. Gorgeous Views Of The Intracoastal Waterway, Charleston...
One Of The Most Beautiful Locations On The Islands, Look From One Direction Out To The Ocean And Breech Inlet And In Your Backyard To Your Own...
Coastal Livingthis Luxury Home Is One Of The Finest On Sullivans Island. exterior Features Low Maintenance Cedar Siding, copper Gutters, deep...
Fabulous Vistas Of Breach Inlet, The Atlantic Ocean And The Entrance To The Charleston Harbor From This Front Beach Triplex Built By Pat Ilderton...
Sullivans Island, SC Local Information
Sullivan’s Island is the most historic of Charleston’s beaches. Fort Moultrie played a major role in naval defense from the Revolutionary War up until World War II. In fact, South Carolina’s nickname the Palmetto State comes from the success during the Battle of Fort Moultrie. During the Revolutionary War, British cannons could obliterate the traditionally brick fortifications. However, the palmetto tree logs that soldiers used during this particular battle held their own without shattering. Today, visitors can tour Fort Moultrie to learn more about its role in our country’s coastal defense.
Sullivan’s Island is also historic for one of its former residents, Edgar Allan Poe. Before he gained enough success to support himself solely from writing, Poe enlisted in the army and lived on Fort Moultrie for about two years. Poe’s short story “The Gold Bug” is set on Sullivan’s Island and is probably largely based on the short time he spent on the island.
Sullivan’s is about the only area in Charleston where you can find historic homes in a beach setting. A lot of the homes on Sullivan’s Island were built from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. During this time, wealthy Charlestonians spent their summers here to be near the constant breezes coming from the beach. The oldest homes on the island can be difficult to buy because they rarely come up for sale on the MLS. Mostly, these homes just pass down through generations of families who have lived in Charleston for a long time. However, it’s certainly possible to find homes dating from the early 1900s if you have a wider time frame and are willing to wait at least 6 months to see what comes on the market.
Real Estate on Sullivan’s Island is made up of mostly single family houses. There are only two main condo buildings on the island – and no townhouse communities. For condos, you can check Island House and The Officer’s Quarters to see what is currently for sale.
Sullivan’s Island has very little commercial development. You’ll find a few bars and restaurants located at the entrance of the island. However, most residents and guests take the 5-10 minute drive to Mt. Pleasant, which has a little bit of everything (shopping, restaurants, movies, etc.). Also, downtown Charleston is just a 10-15 minute drive.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker ReciprocitySM Program of the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Carolina One Real Estate are marked with the Broker ReciprocitySM logo or the Broker ReciprocitySM thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
The broker providing these data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision.
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