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James Island is a large triangular sea island framed
by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor to the north, Morris Island
and Folly Beach to the east, and the Stono River and John's Island
to the West. Affectionately nicknamed "Jim Isle," it is
laced with creeks and marshes.
Only five minutes from downtown Charleston across the city’s harbor
is the countryside setting of James Island. This mostly-residential
expanse of oak trees, tidal creeks and waterfront vistas offers a
wide variety of stylish neighborhoods and home sites. James
Island real estate as seen an increase in home prices and new
developments in recent years. James Island is home to many new
shops and restaurants that make James Island not only a great place
to work, but a great place to live as well.
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real estate opportunities border windswept sea island estuaries,
offering magnificent views of historic Fort Sumter, Charleston
harbor, Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and the Morris Island
Lighthouse.
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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.
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. in addition, James Island County Park is host to the
Holiday Festival of Lights. The Holiday Festival of lights attraction begins on
Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year celebration.
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Island Real Estate?
Of the three golf courses on James
Island, the links at the Country Club of Charleston are among the
country’s oldest, and host the prestigious
Azalea Tournament each spring. The island is filled with historic
treasures that include antebellum plantations and gardens that now
serve as schools of architectural
design and interactive county parks.
Laced with creeks, rivers and bays, James Island
is a recreational paradise, and features a number of public boat ramps and
marinas.
Only a few miles across marsh and river from Folly Beach, James Island is an
ideal homeowner’s location for outdoor escape as well as downtown business,
shopping, and entertainment.
Outstanding planned neighborhoods and schools
have become the trademark of James Island, which is a popular address for
families with children, singles and seniors.
Some of the more popular James Island
neighborhoods include Country Club, Country Club II, Marlborough, Riverland
Terrace, Seaside Plantation,
Stiles Point Plantation, Affirmation Oaks, Woodward Point and many more. James
Island real estate has increased in value of the last 5 years and restaurants,
coffee shops and boutiques make it very convenient to live. More and more people
are calling James Island home.
Any questions? If you have any questions about Charleston Real Estate Market
trends, we have a comprehensive report, produced periodically, that we can send
you. Please contact us with any other questions about Charleston and its real
estate.
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