
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
More Info:
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$267,500
2 beds 2 baths 1,310 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX FullSail
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,200,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,440 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Charleston Oceanfront Villas | Folly Beach
$925,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,305 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
East Folly Beach Shores | Folly Beach
$1,700,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 2,860 sqft

Listing courtesy of Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Co LLC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$775,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,792 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Oak Island | James Island
$995,000
3 beds 3 baths 2,513 sqft

Listing courtesy of Premier Properties Charleston
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,150,000
4 beds 3 baths 2,324 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Little Oak Island | Folly Beach
$369,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,253 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group
Folly Beach
$925,000
4 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,614 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Sable On The Marsh | Charleston
$420,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,684 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX FullSail
Folly Beach
$1,099,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,500 sqft

Listing courtesy of Luxury Simplified Real Estate, INC
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$105,000
4 beds 4 baths 2 half baths 2,640 sqft

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$115,000
4 beds 4 baths 2 half baths 2,640 sqft

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$115,000
4 beds 4 baths 2 half baths 2,640 sqft

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Marsh Winds | Folly Beach
$399,900
3 beds 3 baths 1,392 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Premiere Group
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$799,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,830 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$819,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,830 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$859,990
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,150 sqft

Listing courtesy of Landcrafters Inc
Palmetto Pointe | Charleston
$649,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,738 sqft

Listing courtesy of Mary Ann Meyers Charleston Realty Inc.
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$649,900
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 960 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$267,500
2 beds 2 baths 1,133 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Charleston Group
Turtle Bay | Folly Beach
$625,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,568 sqft

Listing courtesy of Trademark Properties, Inc
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$875,000
4 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,100 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Beachcomber Place | Charleston
$629,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 3,006 sqft

Listing courtesy of Wild Dunes Real Estate, LLC
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$385,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,291 sqft

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Downtown | Folly Beach
$1,275,000
6 beds 5 baths 1 half bath 3,699 sqft

Listing courtesy of Handsome Properties, Inc.
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,410,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,111 sqft

Listing courtesy of Luxury Simplified Real Estate, INC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$995,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,796 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$364,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,340 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Sable On The Marsh | Charleston
$365,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,684 sqft

Listing courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Folly Creek Place | Folly Beach
$758,900
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,904 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
Sunset Point | Folly Beach
$1,150,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,116 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Cassina Group
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$350,000
0.25 acres 70x150 lot size

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Folly Beach
$945,000
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,889 sqft

Listing courtesy of Matt O'Neill Real Estate
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$340,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,340 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$85,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 2,640 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Riverfront | Charleston
$310,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,929 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group
Little Oak Island | Folly Beach
$298,000
1 beds 1 baths 842 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Exchange Company, LLC
Battery Island | James Island
$275,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,152 sqft

Listing courtesy of LIve Oak Real Estate
Riverfront | Charleston
$334,900
3 beds 2 baths 1,632 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Preferred Group
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$325,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,291 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX FullSail, LLC
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$349,500
2 beds 2 baths 1,133 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX FullSail, LLC
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$369,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,287 sqft

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX FullSail, LLC
Marshview Villas | Folly Beach
$385,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,117 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
The Preserve at The Clam Farm | Charleston
$590,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,321 sqft

Listing courtesy of Charleston NEST Real Estate LLC
Marsh Winds | Folly Beach
$409,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,392 sqft

Listing courtesy of MyOceanRental and Sales
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$895,000
1 beds 1 baths 654 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$339,000
2 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 1,340 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
James Island
$295,000
8.10 acres 150x980x120x985 plus 4.2 acres of marsh lot size

Listing courtesy of MyOceanRental and Sales
Oak Island | Charleston
$1,270,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 3,144 sqft

Listing courtesy of Crescent Homes Realty LLC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$785,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,518 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$450,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,100 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
Tabby Island | Folly Beach
$200,000
0.38 acres

Listing courtesy of Mary Ann Meyers Charleston Realty Inc.