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About James Island
James Island is a large triangular barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the historic downtown of Charleston, South Carolina. Located on the south of Charleston Harbor, it shares an historic and military importance with Sullivan's Island on the north. The island is separated from the peninsula and downtown Charleston by the Ashley River, and from the mainland by Wappoo Creek and the Stono River.
Fort Sumter is located on an island just off the northern shore and was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. Several battles and skirmishes of that war were fought on the island (as seen in the movie Glory).
As of the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau reported that 33,781 people lived on the island. The northern and western parts of island are part of the city of Charleston as well as some southern parts. The majority of the southern section of the island is more rural and includes the town of James Island, but the town has failed in its previous attempts to incorporate. A most recent attempt, with a June 2006 vote, was successful, but its incorporation is again being contested. The most southern parts of the island are in the city of Folly Beach. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of James Island is included within the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area and the larger Charleston-North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Samuel Smalls, the man that the novel Porgy and subsequent opera Porgy and Bess are based on, is buried in the cemetery beside James Island Presbyterian Church.
Comedian Stephen Colbert spent some of his childhood on James Island.
Buying a New James Island Home?
Buying a James Island home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a James Island home to purchase:
- Location – James Island has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in James Island.
As you browse homes on , keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the James Island home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful James Island homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your James Island Home?
Selling your James Island home through The Cassina Group is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and The Cassina Group is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the James Island home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing The Cassina Group is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your James Island home?
The James Island home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your James Island home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.