
Folly Beach
The Folly Beach story is one of pirates, shipwrecks and soldiers. It’s also the story of hardship and hurricanes and a coastline beach community. The name Folly comes from the coastline which is densely packed with trees and undergrowth. The Old English name for that kind of area is Folly. The 1st document of history that we have shows a land grant to William Rivers from King William III in 1696. Mr. Rivers eventually sold it to owners that did not live on the island. We do know that the Bohicket Indian tribe lived there until the great number of Europeans forced them to move elsewhere.
During the Civil War, Folly was occupied by Federal troops beginning in 1863. The Federal army used Folly Island as its main strategic base for the battle to take Fort Sumter. After the Civil War, Folly Beach Island was virtually abandoned. Folly became a melting pot for regular folks and temporary camps became permanent camps, became cottages.
From the 1940s onward, the building work steadily proceeded, reaching a peak in the 1960s with the construction of the Ocean Plaza with its amusement rides, boardwalk, shops and pier. The Folly Pier was a musical hub for the greater community with all the big bands playing. People from all over the country developed a love for the community that is, more than most, a people’s beach.
One of the most famous people to visit Folly Beach Island during these years was the composer and pianist, George Gershwin. It was while staying here that he composed the classic opera Porgy and Bess.
Houses here range in style from a 100 square foot 1960’s bungalow to a $1,000,000 plus property overlooking the lighthouse.
Folly Beach is also known as the end of the world and hosts an annual Flip Flop Drop, and Big Kahuna Fish Tournament. Its laid-back atmosphere may call you to make it Home.
Thank you to Folly Beach, A Brief History, by Gretchen Stringer Robinson for much of this information.
2016 Population
2,782
Median Home Price
$499,950
Municipal Government
Service District
Schools:
Charleston County School District
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Sunset Cay Marina | Folly Beach
$63,000
0 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Sunset Cay Marina | Folly Beach
$79,000
0 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Folly Beach
$1,300,000
0.20 acres 8715 sq feet lot size

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Little Oak Island | Folly Beach
$3,480,400
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,164 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$510,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,340 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$365,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,133 sqft

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Properties Plus
Pavilion Watch | Folly Beach
$1,150,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,352 sqft

Listing courtesy of Southeastern Management Group,
Folly Beach
$1,350,000
2 beds 1 baths 1 half bath 768 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$389,900
2 beds 2 baths 1,291 sqft

Listing courtesy of Charleston Flat Fee Real Estate
Secessionville | Charleston
$875,000
3 beds 1 baths 1,587 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Waters Edge | Folly Beach
$1,000,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,668 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Turtle Bay | Folly Beach
$995,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,532 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
The Palmettos at Folly | Charleston
$375,000
2 beds 2 baths 768 sqft

Listing courtesy of Matt O'Neill Real Estate
Folly Beach
$2,250,000
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,309 sqft

Listing courtesy of Elaine Brabham and Associates
Sable On The Marsh | Charleston
$600,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,664 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Charleston Group
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,500,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,774 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
The Preserve at The Clam Farm | Charleston
$749,900
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,206 sqft

Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Coastal
Sunset Point | Folly Beach
$1,300,000
3 beds 3 baths 2,486 sqft

Listing courtesy of Beach Residential
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,325,000
3 beds 1 baths 912 sqft

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Advocates LC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$3,350,000
4 beds 5 baths 1 half bath 4,500 sqft

Listing courtesy of Vacasa SC LLC
Folly Beach
$5,686,200
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,159 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Pavilion Watch | Folly Beach
$1,100,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,352 sqft

Listing courtesy of Healthy Realty LLC
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$1,590,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,464 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Riverfront | Charleston
$399,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,076 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Oak Island | Charleston
$919,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,826 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$3,200,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,816 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Sunset Point | Folly Beach
$3,500,000
5 beds 5 baths 1 half bath 4,128 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Exchange Company, LLC
Riverfront | Charleston
$429,900
3 beds 2 baths 1,728 sqft

Listing courtesy of Handsome Properties, Inc.
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,600,000
5 beds 3 baths 2 half baths 3,046 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Marshview Villas | Folly Beach
$525,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,300 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Little Oak Island | Folly Beach
$1,999,950
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,940 sqft

Listing courtesy of William Means Real Estate, LLC
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$2,990,000
5 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,812 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Battery Island | Charleston
$499,000
2.50 acres

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group
Folly Beach
$3,829,900
5 beds 4 baths 2 half baths 3,395 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,795,000
0.24 acres 70 by 149 lot size

Listing courtesy of Dunes Commercial Properties
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,395,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,000 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Commercial Properties
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,749,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,812 sqft

Listing courtesy of Horne Realty, LLC
Battery Island | Charleston
$169,000
0.42 acres 149X 126 lot size

Listing courtesy of Adler Wayman Real Estate
Sunset Point | Folly Beach
$1,499,999
3 beds 3 baths 1,850 sqft

Listing courtesy of Smith Group Real EState Corp
East Folly Beach Shores | Folly Beach
$2,000,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,676 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
East Folly Beach Shores | Folly Beach
$2,000,000
5 beds 4 baths 2 half baths 3,709 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$3,950,000
6 beds 4 baths 2,583 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,400,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,560 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,600,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 1,950 sqft

Listing courtesy of Sweet Grass Real Estate, LLC
Folly Beach
$2,800,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 1,950 sqft

Listing courtesy of Sweet Grass Real Estate, LLC
Turn of River | Folly Beach
$765,900
3 beds 3 baths 1,477 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Battery Island | Charleston
$1,600,000
23.03 acres

Listing courtesy of Ravenel Associates Real Estate. LLC
Folly Beach
$3,500,000
8 beds 4 baths 3,870 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Services
Pavillion Watch | Folly Beach
$1,700,000
0.22 acres

Listing courtesy of Southeastern Management Group,
Tabby Island | Folly Beach
$200,000
0.38 acres

Listing courtesy of Mary Ann Meyers Charleston Realty Inc.