Jul 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission provided an update on its overhaul project including the substructure of the new diamond pierhead on Folly Beach, which they said is nearly complete. Steel construction on a new gazebo will begin later this...
Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s encouraging the owners of a 4,600-acre marsh island between Folly and James islands want to find a buyer who will put it under a conservation easement. Ideally, the owners would do it themselves. With no road access, only about 140 acres of high ground and an...
Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
A large private island near Folly Beach is up for sale for $15 million, but the next buyer may not be able to do much with it. The current owners of Long Island, which includes about 140 acres of high ground, are hoping to find a buyer willing to put the land under...
Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Folly Beach, South Carolina is one of America’s last true beach towns. Just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a 12 square mile barrier island that is packed with things to do, see and eat. This is a funky, laid-back, come-as-you-are kind of...
Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s a fantastic time to be fishing here in Charleston! The usual suspects, redfish and trout, are now complimented by a host of seasonal species including spanish mackerel, ladyfish, and sharks. Combined with warmer temperatures, the fishing conditions are now...
Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you were around Folly Beach in the 1950s, then you probably remember Kokomo’s Lounge, a popular watering hole on the corner of Center Street and Artic Avenue that was frequented by U.S. serviceman looking for a little R&R. Kokomo’s, along with Joe’s Restaurant,...
Aug 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beach goers will find Folly Beach County Park. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area. Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican...
Aug 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the most iconic images of Folly Beach is the Morris Island Lighthouse. From the very far end of the East side of Folly Beach, where the road comes to an end, you can park and walk to get the absolute best views of the lighthouse, where it will be so close you...
Aug 9, 2013 | Folly Beach Real Estate Market Reports, General--Folly Beach, Home Prices Folly Beach Real Estate, Low Country Real Estate, Neighborhoods
If you want to be close to Folly Beach, but don’t want to live on the island, you have several options. James Island, Johns Island and even West Ashley are great residential real estate enclaves that keep you close to Folly Beach while saving you a little bit of...
Jul 26, 2013 | Folly Beach Real Estate Market Reports, General--Folly Beach, Home Prices Folly Beach Real Estate, Low Country Real Estate
The sales numbers for Folly Beach real estate are not as strong as other Charleston-area markets, but the beach city is still making some gains. So far this year, 26 homes have sold at an average price of $574,827. Even though the average price is down about 7% from...
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