Welcome to 1137 Turkey Trot Drive in the conveniently located Johns Island community of Riverview Farms. Upon entering this stunning three bedroom, two bath home, you ar...
Discover Your Dream Home at 548 Two Mile Run!Step into a realm where Classical Charm meets Modern Elegance. Nestled in prestigious Grimball Gates, a private gated boatin...
BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION! Experience the benefits of the current owner's improvements! Enter the light-filled foyer and walk into this open floor plan where the livin...
New Construction! Welcome to your dream home in the idyllic setting of Johns Island, SC. This custom built home, features three spacious bedrooms, each with an ensuite ba...
Welcome to the NON-HOA section of Swygert's Landing on popular Johns Island! This 2020 southern beauty is situated on an expansive corner lot. Flanked by live oaks & wood...
Welcome to 2069 Chilhowee located just 10 miles from the bustling heart of downtown Charleston and within 15 miles of two stunning beaches, Folly Beach and Kiawah Island....
PRICED REDUCED, BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION home set on over 1/2 an acre lot with NO HOA! No worries about buying a resell here with this low maintenance home including n...
Show stopper! This is by far one of the most premier listings to grace the Commons in some time. Location! Large townhome backing to wooded buffer area with large fenced ...
Welcome to this beautiful TURN-KEY custom-built home in the Villages in St. Johns Woods that features a NEW in-ground saltwater pool(2022) creating a private backyard oas...
Come discover luxury living with Lowcountry charm at 4215 Cobble Trot Way! Nestled in the gated community of River Run on Johns Island, this 2021 custom-built ranch style...
1939 High Meadow St is a beautifully renovated light filled 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a cul-de-sac in the convenient quiet neighborhood of Winnsboro Lakes in highly des...
Welcome to this incredibly private oasis on the culturally rich, southern side of Johns Island just 20 miles from historic Charleston. This property is comprised of 3 con...
Welcome to established Winnsboro Lakes on Johns Island! Conveniently situated near dining, coffee, shopping & several parks, the property is 10 miles from Kiawah Island's...
Welcome to 2282 Kemmerlin Street located in the highly desirable Oakfield community on Johns Island!Constructed in 2021, this charming 2776 sq ft Charleston Single-style ...
Welcome to your dream home! Nestled on a picturesque corner lot, this stunning residence boasts elegance, comfort, and modern luxury. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and ...
Welcome to the serene neighborhood of St. John's Lake, nestled quietly on Johns Island, South Carolina. This unique neighborhood boasts beautifully built homes on spaciou...
Deep water with quick access to the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean awaits at 4009 Ballovista Lane! Situated just off of Bohicket Road, this is a once in a lifetime opp...
Welcome to the enchanting Butterfly Cottage at 2579 Helmsman, a masterpiece crafted by renowned architect Julia Star Sanford and brought to life by Saussy Burbank to capt...
Step into a haven of elegance and style, where every detail has been carefully curated for a luxurious living experience. From designer finishes to high-end fixtures, no ...
This large 1.05 acre lot is wooded for privacy and backs up to one of the many Audobon International designated Silver Signature Sanctuaries in Briars Creek. This homesit...
Lowcountry elegance awaits your arrival in the thoughtfully designed, gated community of Headquarters Plantation. Poised one nearly one half of an acre, this home offers ...
Johns Island, the Lowcountry's last remaining rural sea island, is a vast swath of land between James Island, the mainland west of Charleston and the barrier islands of Kiawah and Seabrook.
Its future is one of the most important undecided questions in the Lowcountry. The island grows much of the area's fresh organic produce and is home to numerous farms, nurseries, packing houses and produce stands. Many of Charleston's top chefs and restaurants rely on the local, organic produce for their restaurant operations. And though its main transportation arteries are heavily trafficked, the island has miles of long, quiet, tree-lined roads that attract Lowcountry bicyclists.
Traffic remains one of the island's most pressing issues. Johns Islanders shot down a proposed Cross Island Expressway in the 1990's and are divided over a proposed extension to Interstate 526 that would cross the island en route to the James Island Connector, shortening the 30-minute commute to Charleston considerably. The debate continues, as opponents don't want to trade their rural way of life for the suburban development better roads would bring.
The island boasts The Angel Oak, believed to be one of the oldest trees east of the Mississippi. Said to be an estimated 1,500 years old, the oak is a graceful giant, 65 feet tall and more than 25' around. Owned by the City of Charleston, it is open to the public.
Another local gem is the village of Rockville at the end of neighboring Wadmalaw Island. This remote, picturesque village plays host each August to the Rockville Regatta, an event that dates back more than 100 years and marks the end of the Lowcountry's competitive sailing season.
Horses raised for work, transportation or recreation have long been a part of life on the island. The public Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park (a largely undeveloped 738-acre tract) provides facilities for horse shows, plus 20 miles of riding trails.
The Charleston Executive Airport is a small facility that offers convenience to resort visitors and flying lessons for locals.
A 16,000 square foot library, completed in 2004, is the county's largest branch.
Much of the development on the island today is upscale, including The Preserve at Fenwick Hall. Other developments offer a mixture of affordable and luxury choices, varying from waterfront lots to Charleston-style urbanism to custom rural seclusion.
The island's central commercial district is located at the intersection of Main, Maybank and Bohicket roads.
Johns Island is a stronghold of Gullah culture and holds a special place in the Lowcountry's civil rights history. Native son Esau Jenkins, despite no formal education beyond the fourth grade, understood in the 1950's and 1960's that the future of the island's black communities would depend on boot-strapping programs for their education and health. He and others founded "Citizenship Schools" that helped residents - many illiterate - qualify to vote, and their Sea Island Health Corp. brought doctors and nurses to rural corners that had never received proper care.