$6,500,000
Folly Beach, SC 29439
MLS# 26015259
1 beds | 0.5 baths | 300 sqft
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Property Description
Rare opportunity to acquire Cole Island, a privately owned barrier island gracefully positioned at the confluence of the Folly River and Stono Inlet, just minutes from Folly Beach and historic Charleston. Encompassing approximately 300± acres of highland and marsh, this remarkable coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, historical significance, and long-term stewardship potential. Accessible only by boat via a short ride from the Folly Beach public landing or nearby marinas, the island unfolds through sweeping marsh vistas, navigable tidal creeks, protected shoreline, and a mature maritime forest shaded by centuries-old live oaks.
Details
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-05-27
Status: Active
List Price: $6,500,000
Current Price: $6,500,000
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 21666.67
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 4500000003
Street Name: Cole Island
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29439
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 31 - James Island PSD
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: Boat access only from Folly River. Folly Boat landing, Sunset Cay Marina and Mariners Cay Marina are nearby.
General Property Info
Bedrooms: 1
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 0.5
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 1
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 300
Lot Size: 303
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1900
Acreage: 303
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Potential Short Sale: No
Occupancy: Owner
HOA Fee: No
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Other
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner
SF Detached Style: Other
Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Beachfront; High; Level; Marshfront; Marshview; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Rolling Slope; Waterfront - Deep
Misc Exterior: Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Porch - Front Porch; Shed; Storm Windows; Workshop
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Amenities: Boat Dock
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
Green Features: Solar Panels
Solar Panel Details: Own
Supplements
Rare opportunity to acquire Cole Island, a privately owned barrier island gracefully positioned at the confluence of the Folly River and Stono Inlet, just minutes from Folly Beach and historic Charleston. Encompassing approximately 300± acres of highland and marsh, this remarkable coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, historical significance, and long-term stewardship potential. Accessible only by boat via a short ride from the Folly Beach public landing or nearby marinas, the island unfolds through sweeping marsh vistas, navigable tidal creeks, protected shoreline, and a mature maritime forest shaded by centuries-old live oaks.
Rich in American history, Cole Island is home to the remains of historic Fort Palmetto, originally constructed during the War of 1812, with layered ties to both the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
Largely preserved in its natural state, the island presents a compelling opportunity for conservation-minded ownership while allowing for thoughtful, low-impact experiential use. Existing activities have included guided excursions, kayaking along Cole Creek, and curated private gatherings that embrace the island's distinctive landscape and quiet seclusion.
Cole Island may offer meaningful opportunities for conservation easements, estate planning strategies, and tax-advantaged ownership structures, all while preserving one of the Charleston coast's most irreplaceable land holdings. Buyers should verify any conservation, tax, or land-use considerations independently.
One of the last privately held barrier islands in the Charleston market, Cole Island represents a truly rare legacy acquisition -- a place where history, ecology, and coastal beauty converge in a setting unlikely to be replicated.
Listing Office: Southeastern Property Group
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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