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James Island SC

James Island, Just across the river from Charleston, has a long history of conflict. Early on the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate troops in Fort Johnson, on the northern tip of the island opened fire on the Union forces in Fort Sumter, sparking the bloodiest war in American history.

In fact, James Island was the primary battleground throughout the war, serving as a buffer between the Union-held barrier islands and the Charleston peninsula. And it was from James Island that Union troops bombarded the residents of Charleston until the conclusion of hostilities.

But there is more to James Island than battles. It is home to McLeod Plantation, which was built in 1854 and still has intact slave cabins, as well as the Seashore Farmer’s Lodge Hall. Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the island, a 53-year-old tradition has been revived—the Island Heritage Festival , which showcases some of the island’s most historic sites. It also honors the Gullah traditions, which came about as African culture blended with that of early European settlers.

James Island remained largely rural until the 1960s but has since grown to be a desirable residential area. It is a family-oriented community, offering a wide variety of housing from comfortable older neighborhoods surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks and mounds of azaleas to newer, more upscale developments. Its proximity to Folly Beach and Charleston appeals to retirees and young families. The James Island connector has encouraged a strong surge in residential development since its completion. Many homes are sited along the tidal creeks and marshlands found throughout the island.

Not only is the island located within minutes of downtown Charleston, it is also a short drive from beautiful and eclectic Folly Beach, also known as the “edge of America.” It is also famous for the Festival of Lights held each Christmas at the James Island County Park. People come from all over the Lowcountry to see the spectacular light displays and holiday village.

Throughout the year, the James Island County Park offers residents walking trails, a water park, campgrounds and other recreational activities.

Homes For Sale on James Island

James Island SC 4 results

1056 Yorktown Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

$535,000
1056 Yorktown Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Full Brick home, 10 minutes from Folly Beach and 15...

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1230 sq ft
1056 Yorktown Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

1984 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

$425,000
1984 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Looking for investment property? This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit...

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1133 sq ft
1984 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

7002 Ladson Jackson Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

$950,000
7002 Ladson Jackson Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Welcome to 7002 Ladson Jackson Lane on James Island in...

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2236 sq ft
7002 Ladson Jackson Ln, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

1521 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

$425,000
1521 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Welcome home to this awesome house in the heart of...

  • 3 beds
  • 1 bath
  • 1040 sq ft
1521 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

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West Ashley Location

Located in the Outback Plaza
1890 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Suite 217
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843.766.6662
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Client Testimonials

  • My wife and I entrusted the sale of our first home on James Island to Mr. John Ford. That ended up being the best decision we could have made. Mr. Ford was the consummate professional who was always proactive and stayed ahead of the game. His appr...
  • Megan is a dedicated professional who strives to do her very best. She is accommodating and a knowledgeable and savvy negotiator. Her understanding of the buying and selling process made the transition easy for our family.
  • Megan is a dedicated real estate professional. She works very hard and is knowledgeable of all real estate values. Her negotiation skills are excellent and she is very personable. You will like her expertise from the beginning of the sale to the c...
  • I moved to SC from CA so the process of finding a rental property was tricky. However, Megan worked with me, even before I arrived in SC to look at places. She had lined up close to 15 places for me to check out on our first outing. She made all t...
  • Dear Hilary and the entire team at Elaine Brabham and Ass. Thank you so much for the wonderful help you gave us with the sale of our home. We couldn't have asked for a more successful transaction. In addition the Lowe's gift card you sent us for u...
  • Eve is incredible! She showed my husband and I several homes. She was so patient with us! We finally found a diamond in the rough that would be perfect for us. She did an excellent job!
  • Erin did a terrific job of selling our condo in Long Grove. She was professional from beginning to close! We received a post card in the mail and from the time I called Erin, to the closing date, she gave us feedback and all the help we needed.
  • Erin is awesome! I can’t say enough good things about working with her, and she exceeded all my expectations in selling my condo. I didn’t know her before, but remembered seeing a few flyers from her in the mail. I talked with a few realtors, but ...
  • Lisa was fantastic to work with and I highly recommend using her as your real estate agent when purchasing in the greater Charleston area. She addressed our concerns with efficiency and provided excellent customer service. Her market knowledge is ...
  • Megan has helped me with several real estate transactions in the Charleston, SC area in addition to the one cited below. She was and is very professional and thorough.

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