Johns Island Homes for Sale

Johns Island Homes for Sale

Welcome to Johns Island, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Charleston County, South Carolina. This enchanting island is a perfect blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. With its lush landscapes, serene waterways, and rich history, Johns Island offers a unique lifestyle that is hard to resist.

The real estate market on Johns Island is thriving, with a variety of homes for sale that cater to diverse tastes and budgets. Whether you’re seeking a cozy cottage surrounded by nature, a modern family home with all the amenities, or a luxurious waterfront property with stunning views, Johns Island has something for everyone. Many homes showcase charming Lowcountry architecture, complete with spacious porches perfect for sipping sweet tea on warm Southern evenings.

Living on Johns Island means embracing the great outdoors. Residents enjoy easy access to beautiful parks, pristine beaches, and scenic marshlands, making it a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The island is also home to several local farms, providing fresh produce and a glimpse into the area’s agricultural heritage.

In addition to its natural allure, Johns Island boasts a vibrant community with a friendly atmosphere. Local shops, restaurants, and cultural events create a sense of belonging, while the proximity to downtown Charleston ensures that you’re never far from the city’s rich history and nightlife.

Explore the homes for sale on Johns Island today, and discover the perfect place to call home in this idyllic coastal community!

Newest Johns Island Homes for Sale

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26021349 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

Rare opportunity to own a brand-new home on Johns Island with incredible potential! This thoughtfully designed home offers approximately 1,200 square feet of unfinished space, providing the perfect opportunity to create additional living space and build instant equity. The original owners planned for two additional bedrooms, a loft, and a full bathroom, giving buyers the flexibility to customize the home to fit their needs. Outside, enjoy a spacious 30' x 36' metal garage, a fully fenced backyard, and the freedom of no HOA. Whether you're looking for room to grow, space for hobbies, or a smart investment, this property offers endless possibilities in one of Johns Island's most desirable locations. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

3912 Chisolm Road, Johns Island

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26020910 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

Investment opportunity! On River Rd Half a mile from Maybank Hwy. Beautiful mature Oaks on the property. This small 2 bedroom home needs some love. After fixing the current home you can live there while you build your dream home on this one acre lot.

1946 River Road, Johns Island

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26019883 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

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

4 Beds ⋅ 3.5 Baths ⋅ 26018995 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

A Southern Retreat nestled on 1.84 acres in the Charleston Lowcountry, just 15 miles from vibrant and historic downtown, and 12 miles from Kiawah Beach Walker Park. This thoughtful Southern Living designed home delivers easy first floor living for those looking to downsize but also wanting to have a luxurious home with established income producing private guest quarters. This estate offers three distinct living spaces totaling 3,340 square feet- a two bedroom main dwelling, and attached guest cottage and a 1000 sq ft ADU above the detached garage. The home's design is ideal for multigenerational living, extended guests, or buyers seeking income potential through short or long term rentals.The Main Dwelling delivers open floor plan living, welcoming you with 20 foot vaulted ceilings,rich hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace that anchors the great room with warmth and charm. A beautifully appointed kitchen features a striking 9.5-foot island, pantry, custom lighting (with voice-activated controls), and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the expansive 36-foot front porch. The Primary Suite is your sanctuary, with spa-like bath, soaking tub, and custom tiled walk-in shower. A powder room and loft bedroom or office space compliments the main dwelling. There are many premium finishes throughout, including 9' solid-panel doors, impact glass windows, designer fixtures, Rinnai tankless hot water system, wide plank white oak flooring, open-cell foam insulation, brick sidewalks, Hardie Plank siding, standing seam metal roofs on all structures, fully encapsulated with for year-round efficiency, wrought iron entrance gate (wired for automation), and a full security system. Spend days and evenings relaxing on your 36 foot southern gathering porch or the 240 square foot screened porch that connects the main dwelling to the guest cottage. This central area flows out to the brick patio for grilling and chilling under the massive and ancient live oak tree. The Guest Cottage, 500 square feet, is enchanting, privately situated and connected to the main home. This two-story guest retreat with private porch and entrance, a successful rental, includes an open loft bedroom, custom tiled bath, and kitchenette perfect for guests, caretakers, or high-end short-term rental. A dedicated 9' entrance door with charming sitting porch set among beautifully landscaped yard makes for a warm residential feel. The cottage offers full privacy without compromising proximity to the 240 foot screened lanai, perfect for optional porch swing and relaxing in the evenings. The Garage Apartment above the large 3-car garage, is 970 square feet. This huge living space is ideal for extended family, a 2nd successful rental, game room, or a home office with distingction. The residence is a premier location on Johns Island, which has become known as a "foodie destination" for Charlestonians, as well as having access to beaches and local agriculture. Here, you are tucked away in tranquil seclusion yet remarkably convenient: 15 minutes to Kiawah's Beachwalker Park, 25 minutes to historic downtown Charleston and major hospitals, 30 minutes to Folly Beach The guest house and garage apartment are established Short Term Rental locations with "Super Host" rated listings. The property is considered Flood Zone X and there is no HOA.

2826 Edenborough Road, Johns Island

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26017202 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

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

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26014427 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

Rare opportunity to own a true deepwater property less than 9 miles from Downtown Charleston for under $1M! Situated on 0.84 acres along Penny's Creek, 1269 River Road offers an incredibly hard-to-find combination of deepwater access, updated construction, and future expansion potential. The property features a private dock with floater and 6,000lb boat lift, providing approximately 6ft of water at low tide for easy access to Charleston's waterways. The charming cottage was completely renovated down to the studs by the current owner, blending modern systems and finishes with timeless Lowcountry character. Inside, you'll find stunning maple hardwood floors throughout, an open-concept floorplan, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and abundant natural light......Major upgrades include all new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Anderson high-impact windows, spray foam insulation, and a generator transfer switch for added peace of mind. A standing seam metal roof and crushed oyster shell driveway complete the home's coastal aesthetic. One of the home's standout features is the expansive screened porch overlooking the water -- the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying sunset views over Penny's Creek. For buyers seeking even more potential, fully engineered plans convey for a future main house just under 3,000 square feet featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office, and approximately 870 square feet of porches. Whether enjoyed as a turnkey waterfront retreat, primary residence, or future estate site, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare in the Charleston market.

1269 River Road, Johns Island

4 Beds ⋅ 3.5 Baths ⋅ 26009534 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

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

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26007121 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

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

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26005079 MLS ⋅ Johns Island SubDv. ⋅ Active Status

YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS HOME TO APPRECIATE IT. OVER 2800 SQ FT OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPACE TO ENJOY! SPACIOUS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, CUSTOM BUILD, AND 2+ acres on Johns Island with easy access to everything! This beautifully crafted elevated home boast 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths all on ONE LEVEL. Meticulously designed to maximize usable square footage and efficiency of utilities.The primary suite has a tray ceiling, huge walk in shower, double vanity with custom make up vanity, gigantic walk in closet and a private water closet.The home is loaded with all the custom features; 5'' custom oak floors, 25 foot vaulted ceiling in great room, shiplap accents, craftsman style molding, and multiple closets for storage.Unique features can be found throughout; a ''pet nook'' perfect for your furry friends, a built in office area, and a custom bread box in the kitchen just to name a few. The kitchen is a stunner with a large island, pendant lighting a gas range, high end appliances and a large eat in area perfect for family gatherings. ENJOY THE PERKS OF NO HOA.... HUNT IF YOU WANT TO (it's county regulated), ADD A POOL IF YOU WANT TO, PARK YOUR BOAT ON YOUR PROPERTY FOR EASY ACCESS. Outside is an entertainers paradise with multiple decks and porches to gather or just sit for coffee and enjoy the serenity of your wooded lot. Directly off the great room are beautifully stained double doors that lead to a 750 sq ft covered porch with beautiful stained wood floors and pre wiring for TV's to watch the big game! On the ground level is an additional large patio with a custom built in bar also pre wired for another great socializing spot. There is a large outdoor shower that is perfect for use after a day of boating, or exploring your vast property and the wildlife you are surrounded by. The entire ground floor of the home is large enough to host 5+ vehicles, a golf cart, ATV, and all the toys you might have. There is an additional storage closet as well for outdoor "toys" or equipment. Perhaps the greatest "feature" of this property is THE PROPERTY. You have over 2 acres of serene, wild life filled wooded grounds to use however you choose; add a pool, create some bike trails , build some viewing stands or a treehouse to truly immerse yourself in the natural setting..... whatever you desire. Schedule your showing today- this one of a kind opportunity won't last long!

2950 Murray Wood Road, Johns Island

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