
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.
Waters Edge | Folly Beach
$1,175,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 1,987 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Riverfront | Charleston
$1,275,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,680 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Sable On The Marsh | Charleston
$599,999
3 beds 3 baths 1,664 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Riverfront | Charleston
$249,000
2 beds 2 baths 882 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Riverfront | Charleston
$429,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,728 sqft

Listing courtesy of Handsome Properties, Inc.
Sunset Cay Marina | Folly Beach
$75,000
0 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Palmettos at Folly | Charleston
$399,900
2 beds 2 baths 768 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Sol Legare Preserve | Charleston
$875,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,388 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Pelican Pointe Villas | Charleston
$385,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,133 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
Palmettos at Folly | Charleston
$409,900
2 beds 2 baths 1,000 sqft

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Realty Charleston Group
Battery Island | Charleston
$600,000
23.03 acres

Listing courtesy of Ravenel Associates Real Estate. LLC
Turn of River | Folly Beach
$665,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,477 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Charleston Oceanfront Villas | Folly Beach
$1,399,000
4 beds 3 baths 1,620 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,300,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,682 sqft

Listing courtesy of Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc
Charleston Oceanfront Villas | Folly Beach
$1,395,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,305 sqft

Listing courtesy of William Means Real Estate, LLC
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$699,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,250 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Palmetto Pointe | Charleston
$1,150,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,742 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carriage Properties LLC
Turtle Bay | Folly Beach
$835,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,568 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
The Palmettos at Folly | Charleston
$399,900
2 beds 2 baths 1,000 sqft

Listing courtesy of Jeff Cook Real Estate
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$3,400,000
5 beds 4 baths 2,591 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,275,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,359 sqft

Listing courtesy of The Boulevard Company, LLC
Sable On The Marsh | Charleston
$629,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,684 sqft

Listing courtesy of Lois Lane Properties
The Cove at Folly | Charleston
$1,095,000
3 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,236 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Charleston Inc
Charleston
$749,990
3 beds 1 baths 1 half bath 1,116 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$4,195,000
6 beds 5 baths 1 half bath 3,790 sqft

Listing courtesy of Lighthouse Real Estate, LLC
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$900,000
0.56 acres

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$900,000
0.42 acres

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,800,000
0.98 acres

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,900,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,580 sqft

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Charleston
E Folly Bch Shores | Folly Beach
$2,495,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,459 sqft

Listing courtesy of Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$4,950,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,556 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate Folly Beach
Folly Beach
$350,000
5 beds 6 baths 1 half bath 4,104 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
Folly Beach
$2,725,000
5 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 2,736 sqft

Listing courtesy of Carolina One Real Estate
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
Marshview Villas | Folly Beach
$459,000
2 beds 2 baths 1,064 sqft

Listing courtesy of Petigru Properties, Inc
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$1,698,000
3 beds 2 baths 1 half bath 2,150 sqft

Listing courtesy of Landcrafters Inc
Mariners Cay | Folly Beach
$35,000
390 sqft

Listing courtesy of Mary Ann Meyers Charleston Realty Inc.
Turtle Bay | Folly Beach
$874,999
3 beds 3 baths 1,568 sqft

Listing courtesy of A House in the South Realty
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,700,050
0.36 acres

Listing courtesy of Mary Ann Meyers Charleston Realty Inc.
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$2,900,000
4 beds 3 baths 1 half bath 2,232 sqft

Listing courtesy of Fred Holland Realty
Little Oak Island | Folly Beach
$3,380,400
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,164 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name Real Estate
Pavilion Watch | Folly Beach
$985,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,352 sqft

Listing courtesy of Southeastern Management Group,
Folly Beach
$4,900,000
4 beds 4 baths 1 half bath 3,159 sqft

Listing courtesy of Brand Name 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
Battery Island | Charleston
$399,000
2.50 acres

Listing courtesy of AgentOwned Realty Preferred Group
Folly Beach | Folly Beach
$1,395,000
0.24 acres 70 by 149 lot size

Listing courtesy of Dunes Commercial Properties