Johns Island

Johns Island is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston County, South Carolina and is the largest island in the state of South Carolina.  Johns Island is bordered by Wadmalaw, Seabrook, Kiawah, Edisto, Folly and James islands.  The Stono and Kiawah rivers separate Johns Island from its neighbor islands.  The Stono River is part of the Intracoastal Waterway system. 

Johns Island is the fourth-largest island on the US east coast, surpassed only by Long Island, Mount Desert Island and Martha's Vineyard.  Johns Island is 84 square miles in area, with a population of 21,500 people.  Almost one-third of the island has been annexed by the City of Charleston.

Johns Island was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes of Native Americans such as the Kiawah, who survived by hunting and collecting shellfish.  By the 1670s, white colonists had developed scattered settlements near the water on Johns Island. Maps dating from 1695 and 1711 show plantations established on the banks of the Stono River.  During the colonial period, the main crop that was produced was indigo, prized for its rich blue dye.

The Stono Rebellion, which occurred on Johns Island in 1739, began as an unsuccessful attempt by a group of slaves to escape to Spanish Florida, where they were promised freedom. 

The American Revolutionary War arrived on Johns Island in May 1779 as a body of British troops under the command of General Augustine Prevost.  Charleston surrendered to British forces on May 12, 1780 and the occupation lasted until December 1782.

The Civil War Battle of Bloody Bridge, also known as Burden's Causeway, occurred on Johns Island in July 1864. The site of the battle is off River Road, just north of the Charleston Executive Airport.  Around 2,000 South Carolina soldiers held off a Union force of roughly 8,000 men.  After three days of fighting the Union troops left the island.

The island is home to the venerable Angel Oak, a live oak tree said to be between 500 and 1,500 years old. The tree is 65-feet tall, but the shaded area covered by its foliage extends over 17,000 square feet! The City of Charleston has established a small park surrounding the tree and operates a visitor’s center on the property.

The island is home to scores of wildlife species, including deer, alligators, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, otters and wild hogs. The rivers and marshes abound with fish and shellfish, especially oysters, and dolphins. The number of bird species is in the hundreds. They include bald eagles, osprey, wild turkeys, owls, hawks, herons, egrets and ducks. The flora is abundant, with many native and imported species as well as agricultural crops.

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Johns Island June 4, 2023
97
Listed
81
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$407.22
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$735,000
Med. List Price
97 Properties
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$576,602
Neighborhood: Twin Lakes
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,100
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
2
Days on Site
23012528
MLS
Experience the perfect blend of modern design and spacious living with the Cooper Floor Plan. This stunning 4-bed, 3.5-bath home boasts an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, and luxurious owner's...
$609,000
Neighborhood: Hampton Mill
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,592
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
2
Days on Site
23012537
MLS
John's Island is calling and ready for you to call it home today! Nestled in the eagerly sought out Hampton Mill neighborhood this pristine Charleston single home, built in 2021, has all the feel of...
$694,462
Neighborhood: Twin Lakes
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,731
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
2
Days on Site
23012539
MLS
Make your dream home a reality with the Avondale plan! This stunning home boasts a bright and airy open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. The first floor features a large master suite, an open...
Open 6/4
2670 Burden Creek Rd Johns Island,  SC 29455
$1,950,000
Neighborhood: Stono Pointe
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,126
Sq.Ft.
2018
Year Built
3
Days on Site
23012385
MLS
SOUTHERN ELEGANCE MEETS LUXURY LIVING IN THIS 2 ACRE WATERFONT ESTATE WITH PRIVATE DOCK & SALTWATER POOL LOCATED IN THE PRIVATE COMMUNITY OF STONO POINTE ON JOHNS ISL. CLASSIC LOWCOUNTRY CONSTRUCTION...
$689,900
Neighborhood: Swygerts Landing
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,730
Sq.Ft.
2013
Year Built
3
Days on Site
23012402
MLS
This well-designed, spacious home has it all. Enjoy the John's Island lifestyle in this close knit community full of amenities, including tidal creek access for paddle boarding and kayaking, walking...
$2,845,000
Neighborhood: Kiawah River
4
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,645
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
23012434
MLS
Inspired by British West Indies architecture, The Osprey is an elevated Lowcountry style home that seamlessly incorporates custom details with an elevator to the upper level. A vaulted kitchen and...
$712,940
Neighborhood: Cordgrass Landing
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,718
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
23012478
MLS
Welcome home to 1017 Saltwater Circle. Now is your chance to own your Lowcountry dream home right off Rantowles creek. Located in the heart of West Ashley, Cordgrass Landing is about 20 minutes to...
$630,000
Neighborhood: Oakfield
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,891
Sq.Ft.
2018
Year Built
4
Days on Site
23012231
MLS
Introducing a beautiful home nestled in the charming neighborhood of Oakfield on Johns Island, SC. This 4-bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom residence rests gracefully on a coveted corner lot, offering...
$565,000
Neighborhood: Whitney Lake
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,016
Sq.Ft.
2015
Year Built
4
Days on Site
23012250
MLS
If you are looking for a home in desirable Whitney Lake with a large fenced back yard, an extended patio, and a screened porch with plexiglass windows that allows you to use it year round, a nice...
$1,400,000
Neighborhood: Cedar Hills
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,079
Sq.Ft.
2014
Year Built
4
Days on Site
23012114
MLS
OVER 5 1/2 ACRES on John's Island!!! Find yourself living in your own COUNTRY OASIS just MINUTES to Historic Charleston and area beaches!!! This executive custom-built home boasts Porches, 3...
Open 6/4
1308 Fenwick Plantation Rd Johns Island,  SC 29455
$365,000
Neighborhood: The Gates Of Fenwick Plantation
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,397
Sq.Ft.
2002
Year Built
4
Days on Site
23012132
MLS
Excellent location, spacious fenced back yard, large bedrooms and a quiet neighborhood make this townhome a standout! Great floor plan offers the option of dual masters one up and one down. This home...
$3,395,000
Neighborhood: Hopkinson Point
5
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
6,126
Sq.Ft.
2005
Year Built
4
Days on Site
23012000
MLS
Luxury Marsh Front Home in Hopkinson Point Plantation. Embrace the enchanting Lowcountry lifestyle in this luxurious, custom-built home at 3320 Hopkinson Plantation Road, Johns Island. Nestled within...