Johns Island Homes for Sale

Welcome to Johns Island, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Charleston County, South Carolina. This enchanting island, known for its lush landscapes, rich history, and vibrant community, offers a unique blend of tranquility and convenience, making it the perfect place to call home.

Johns Island is a haven for nature lovers, boasting beautiful marshlands, scenic waterways, and sprawling oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while being just a short drive from the bustling downtown Charleston, known for its historic charm, exquisite dining, and cultural experiences. Whether you’re exploring the picturesque beaches of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands or savoring fresh local produce at the nearby farmer’s markets, Johns Island provides an idyllic backdrop for your everyday adventures.

Currently, there are a variety of homes for sale on Johns Island, catering to diverse tastes and budgets. From charming lowcountry cottages to modern family homes, each property is designed to embrace the island’s natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. Many of these homes feature open floor plans, spacious yards, and stunning views, perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings with family.

Explore the possibilities of life on Johns Island, where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while remaining close to the vibrant culture of Charleston. With homes available that capture the essence of island living, now is the perfect time to find your dream home in this delightful community. Embrace the charm of Johns Island and make it your forever home today!

Newest Johns Island Homes for Sale

$695,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3.5 Baths ⋅ 26026989 MLS

Privacy, acreage, and a beautifully renovated home in one of Johns Island's peaceful settings. Situated on approximately 1.5 acres with no HOA, this single-level home offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and flexibility, just about a mile from Limehouse Bridge.The property feels quiet and secluded, surrounded by mature live oaks, fig trees, lime trees, loquat trees, orange trees, and muscadine grapes. Approximately 150 feet of mature azaleas surround the property, adding even more color and privacy to an already special setting.Inside, the home has been completely renovated and offers three bedrooms, each with its own private bath, plus a bonus/flex room that works well as an office, studio, or additional living space. Hardwood floors run throughout most of the home, with tin the kitchen and baths. The spacious family room connects to a separate dining room and an eat-in kitchen featuring marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, undermount sink, generous pantry storage, and bar seating for three. The primary suite is approximately 300 square feet and includes a large walk-in closet and renovated bath with dual vanities. The second bedroom features a walk-in closet, character-filled barn door, and private bath with a large walk-in shower. The third bedroom offers double closets and its own bath with a tiled tub/shower combination. Outdoor living is a big part of this property, with a screened porch, large front porch, and side porch with a ramp option. A detached two-car garage, additional parking, and approximately 1.5 acres provide plenty of room for storage, a workshop, or the potential for an additional structure, subject to applicable zoning and permitting. The property is served by St. Johns Water with a septic system and includes a gas propane hot water heater and stovetop, along with an electric HVAC system. The sellers are also including a number of useful extras with the property, including two workbenches, building materials, and a garage ladder, Renovated, private, no HOA, and set on 1.5 acres beneath mature Johns Island trees, 3816 Belvedere offers a setting that's increasingly hard to find this close to Charleston.

3816 Belvedere Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Nat Wallen from Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC.

$835,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26026127 MLS

A rare Lowcountry offering with the kind of waterfront access, acreage, and flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find, just minutes from Downtown Charleston. Set on 0.84 acres along Penny's Creek, 1269 River Road combines true deepwater living with a beautifully renovated cottage and the opportunity to create something much larger in the future. The private dock, complete with floater and 6,000-pound boat lift, offers approximately 6 feet of water at low tide, providing direct access to Charleston's waterways and making it easy to get out on the boat and enjoy everything the Lowcountry has to offer. The existing cottage was completely renovated down to the studs by the current owner, thoughtfully combining modern updates with timeless coastal character. Inside, maple hardwood..floors, an open-concept layout, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting interior. Extensive improvements include new electrical and plumbing, HVAC, Anderson high-impact windows, spray foam insulation, a generator transfer switch, and more. A standing-seam metal roof and crushed oyster shell driveway add to the home's quintessential Lowcountry appeal. Perhaps the most compelling feature is the expansive screened porch overlooking Penny's Creek. Whether hosting friends, enjoying a quiet morning coffee, or watching the sun set over the water, this is a home designed around the Charleston waterfront lifestyle. And for those looking to build something more substantial, fully engineered plans convey for a future main residence of just under 3,000 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office, and approximately 870 square feet of porches. Whether you envision a private waterfront retreat, a full-time residence, or the foundation for a future Lowcountry estate, 1269 River Road offers a unique combination of deepwater access, privacy, proximity to Downtown Charleston, and long-term potential. All at a price point rarely available for a property of this caliber.

1269 River Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sam Little from Listing Office: Beach Residential.

$1,250,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3.5 Baths ⋅ 26025071 MLS

Set beneath a canopy of mature trees, 2826 Edenborough Road offers a rare sense of space, privacy, and connection to the natural beauty of Johns Island.This The expansive wooded setting is one of the property's defining features, creating a peaceful backdrop with generous room to gather, entertain, or simply enjoy the outdoors. A sweeping front porch welcomes you home, while multiple outdoor living areas extend the experience into the surrounding landscape. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows create a bright, airy atmosphere throughout the open living spaces. Wide-plank hardwood floors flow through the main living and dining areas, where a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace provides a striking focal point. The spacious kitchen opens seamlessly to the liv area and features an oversized island with seating, abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, floating wood shelving, and a stainless steel range hood. The primary suite continues the home's relaxed, refined aesthetic, with a beautifully finished bath featuring dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub framed by windows, and elevated tile and fixture selections. Adding exceptional versatility and value, this property offers two already established, very successful short term rentals. There is a detached, approximately 900-square-foot FROG, complete with one bedroom, one full bathroom, and a kitchenette. This substantial separate living space offers tremendous flexibility for guests, extended family, a private home office, or studio, while also presenting the potential for use as a short-term rental. Outdoors, the property truly distinguishes itself. Mature trees surround broad stretches of lawn and shaded gathering areas, giving the grounds a wonderfully secluded feel rarely found in a traditional neighborhood setting. From quiet mornings on the deep covered porch to evenings gathered beneath the trees, the property offers space to spread out and enjoy Lowcountry living at a slower pace. With its inviting architecture, impressive interior volume, separate guest accommodations, and exceptionally spacious wooded setting, 2826 Edenborough Road offers a distinctive Johns Island lifestyle with privacy, flexibility, and room to make the property entirely your own. *PROPERTY CURRENTLY HAS 2 ESTABLISHED AND VERY SUCCESSFUL SHORT TERM RENTALS*

2826 Edenborough Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Caleb Pearson from Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC.

$1,060,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26019883 MLS

Turn down a long private driveway framed by fencing and mature trees, and the world outside disappears. What unfolds before you is seven acres of majestic Live Oak canopy, open pasture, and Lowcountry beauty that simply does not exist this close to Charleston.This renovated 1960 home welcomes you with a generous front porch made for slow mornings, three bedrooms, two full baths, a fenced back yard, and the kind of timeless character that only comes with care and attention to detail. Inside, abundant natural light fills rooms that feel both comfortable and full of possibility.Whether your vision is a private equestrian estate, a producing homestead, a multi-generational compound, or a boutique development -- the infrastructure, zoning, and land are ready to meet you there.Currently Zoned R-4 with AG zoning potential, no HOA, no deed restrictions, well water on-site, and public water confirmed just 200 feet away. Homesteaders will feel right at home among an abundance of producing trees -- pecan, black walnut, lemon, fig, blueberry, persimmon orange and plum -- alongside an enclosed raised bed garden and a working chicken coop. Equestrian buyers will appreciate the four-bay metal barn, heated and cooled office that could be converted to a tack room and dry, flat, cleared acreage that could easily support three paddocks and a riding ring and accommodate 1-5 horses. And for those with a longer vision of building your own home or a small neighborhood, the combination of confirmed water access, flexible zoning, and a location this close to Charleston is genuinely hard to beat. Just Four miles from Maybank Hwy, 25 minutes to downtown Charleston, twenty-five minutes to Folly Beach, & twenty to Kiawah. Properties like this rarely become available on Johns Island! Don't let this one slip by!

2760 Trucklands Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kristie Brown from Listing Office: Realty One Group Coastal.

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26017202 MLS

This quintessential Johns Island home has some of the best sunsets on Johns Island, while also being convenient to everywhere. It has a massive 2 car garage/shop, large enough for your bay boat or to run your business from,limehouse boatramp is less than .5 mile away. The garage has been stubbed for plumbing. Recent renovations; the kitchen and primary bath were updated in '25. Metal roof takes away the worry of how fast the lowcountry weather can wear out shingles. Tucked against the marsh, watch the wildlife right outside your door. The construction going on to reduce traffic is the only thing keeping this home on the market, dont let this one get away. Not many opportunities to own a home on Johns Island with a water view for under $1mm that doesn't take an hour to get anywhere else.

538 River Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Andy Herring from Listing Office: Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC.

$3,130,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3.5 Baths ⋅ 26009534 MLS

Johns Island offers the perfect combination of country & city living. With convenient proximity to the sandy beaches of Kiawah & Folly, minutes from dining & shopping, plus a quick drive to Historic Downtown Charleston, the location is superb. This custom built 2022 stunner is situated on a spacious corner lot with a deep water dock, solar boat lift, floater & NO HOA! If energy efficiency excites you, prepare to be wowed! Featuring fully paid solar panels on the metal roof, 2 Tesla power wall whole house batteries, $200k in imported European windows throughout, tankless water heater & more, you're covered! Enjoy fireside evenings on the expansive back porch while taking in panoramic views of the coastal birds, wildlife & waterways. The attention to detail throughout the home is abundant.The oversized barn doors allow the current office (designed to be a dining room) to be open or closed to the living space. Gourmet kitchen provides built in bench seating at the island, gas cooking & ample workspace. Main level owners' suite boasts a gorgeous shower & separate soaking tub. Upstairs discover a loft, 3 more well appointed bedrooms, 2 of which share a bathroom. The last bedroom has its own full bathroom. There is a space ready for a shaft & elevator installation. Garage has an electrical box & wiring ready for your car charging station needs. Are you ready to experience the quintessential Lowcountry lifestyle? Waterfront living awaits its new owner!

3015 Creek Cottage Lane, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Elizabeth Baker from Listing Office: RE/MAX Seaside.

$2,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26007121 MLS

5 beautiful acres to build your dream home & access all of the adventure in & around Charleston & the surrounding sea islands with your very own TRUE DEEPWATER dock... 18 feet of water at low tide + 4 BR/2 BA 1400sf cottage! THIS IS A BOATER'S DREAM DOCK! Completed in 2022 with 2 hydraulic Shore Station lifts, commercial ice machine making 150 lbs of triple filtered nugget ice per day, rod box, storage closet, fiberglass yacht's kitchen with fridge, freezer, sink, and stove top. Land improvements include grading and leveling with 600+ tons fill dirt, buried utility lines, new driveway and professionally maintained majestic oak trees. This view offers a daily dose of magic with 249 ft of water frontage whether it's the daily dolphinsightings or ever-changing evening sunsets! Imagine walking down to the dock where your boat awaits with endless opportunities to explore the Lowcountry waterways. Fish for speckled trout or redfish along Bohicket Creek or take advantage of the watersports from waterskiing to kayaking to paddleboarding. Jump in your boat and cruise down to Bohicket Marina for dinner and shopping or make a trip to the beach and Atlantic Ocean by boat, just minutes away! Freshfields Village, just 5 minutes away, is a premiere retail destination offering eclectic shops, restaurants with chef-driven fare, spa services, mercantile and a boutique hotel amidst beautiful outdoor patios in an open air setting with 100+ seasonal events each year. This secluded property is a unique opportunity to claim your slice of waterfront paradise while only 25 minutes to Historic Charleston! There is nothing like this available and a great opportunity to enjoy the current 4 BR/2 BA 1400sf home on the property, add on or build your dream home!

3398 Freeman Hill Road, Johns Island

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Paul Charles from Listing Office: Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC.

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