0 Cole, Folly Beach, SC 29439

New Listing
$6,500,000
Property Type: Vacant Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,198,680 Status: Active
Current Price: $6,500,000 List Date: 5/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/20/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to acquire Cole Island, a privately owned barrier island gracefully positioned at the confluence of the Folly River and Stono Inlet, just minutes from Folly Beach and historic Charleston. Encompassing approximately 300± acres of highland and marsh, this remarkable coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, historical significance, and long-term stewardship potential. Accessible only by boat via a short ride from the Folly Beach public landing or nearby marinas, the island unfolds through sweeping marsh vistas, navigable tidal creeks, protected shoreline, and a mature maritime forest shaded by centuries-old live oaks.

Supplements: Rich in American history, Cole Island is home to the remains of historic Fort Palmetto, originally constructed during the War of 1812, with layered ties to both the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Largely preserved in its natural state, the island presents a compelling opportunity for conservation-minded ownership while allowing for thoughtful, ...

Listing Details MLS# 26014656

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4500000003
Street Name
Cole
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29439
Area
22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District
31 - James Island PSD
Subdivision
None
Elementary School
James Island
Middle School
Camp Road
High School
James Island Charter
Directions
Take a boat from Sunset Cay Marina
Legal Description
RM Zone Lot 20.03/1

Contract Info

MLS List Date
2026-05-20

General Property Info

Acreage
303
Potential Short Sale
No

Tax/Fees

Taxes
974

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
No

Lot Description

Flood and Wetlands
Yes
Graded
Yes
Non-Tidal Creek
Yes
Steep
Yes
10+ Acres
Yes
Beachfront
Yes
High
Yes
Level
Yes
Marshfront
Yes
Marshview
Yes
Ocean View
Yes
River Access
Yes
Riverfront
Yes
Riverview
Yes
Rolling Slope
Yes
Tidal Creek
Yes
Waterfront - Deep
Yes
Waterfront - Shallow
Yes
Wetlands
Yes
Wooded
Yes

More Information

Dev Status

Raw Land
Yes

Zoning

Agricultural
Yes
Residential
Yes
Other
Yes

Uses

Acreage
Yes
Agricultural
Yes
Grazing
Yes
Horse Farm
Yes
Hunting
Yes
Lots
Yes
Residential
Yes
Timber
Yes
Other
Yes

Road Frontage

Dirt
Yes
Other
Yes

Structures

Utility/Storage Bldg
Yes
Other
Yes

Documents Available

Aerial Photo
Yes
Dock Permit
Yes
Driving Directions
Yes
Plat
Yes

Existing Utilities

No Utilities
Yes
Septic At Site
Yes

Income From

None
Yes

Miscellaneous

Easements
Yes
Private Dock At Lot
Yes
Will Subdivide
Yes

Assessments

No Assessments
Yes

Amenities

Dock Facilities
Yes
Dog Park
Yes
Horses OK
Yes
RV Parking
Yes
Walk/Jog Trails
Yes
Other
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Proposed Financing

Any
Yes
Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes
Exchange
Yes
Other (Use Agent Notes)
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent
Yes

Property Features

Lot Description: Flood and Wetlands; Graded; Non-Tidal Creek; Steep; 10+ Acres; Beachfront; High; Level; Marshfront; Marshview; Ocean View; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Rolling Slope; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Deep; Waterfront - Shallow; Wetlands; Wooded Dev Status: Raw Land Zoning: Agricultural; Residential; Other Uses: Acreage; Agricultural; Grazing; Horse Farm; Hunting; Lots; Residential; Timber; Other Road Frontage: Dirt; Other Structures: Utility/Storage Bldg; Other Documents Available: Aerial Photo; Dock Permit; Driving Directions; Plat Existing Utilities: No Utilities; Septic At Site Income From: None Miscellaneous: Easements; Private Dock At Lot; Will Subdivide Assessments: No Assessments Assumable: No Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan; Exchange; Other (Use Agent Notes) Amenities: Dock Facilities; Dog Park; Horses OK; RV Parking; Walk/Jog Trails; Other Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
IDX
Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate
Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 843-779-8660

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