503 Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439

$1,299,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,660 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,299,000 List Date: 4/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/14/2026

Overview

Description

Charming Folly Beach Cottage-Steps from the Ocean & Center Street restaurants, shops, bars. Minutes from Downtown Charleston,and the Chas. International Airport. Welcome to your opportunity to own a classic Folly Beach cottage in one of the most desirable locations on the Island-East Ashley Ave. Situated on a .12 acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers aprox. 1,650 sq. ft. of living space and embodies the relaxed coastal lifestyle Folly is known for. Originally built in 1958 , this 1.5 story home features timeless beach-house character with wood siding, a functional updated layout, new flooring, and a new primary suite with a beautiful new shower. Positioned in a AE flood zone, the property offers a strong long-term value potential.

Supplements: The lot's location places you just moments from beach access as well as all of the excitement of Center Street-making it highly attractive for personal enjoyment and investment purposes. Whether you're envisioning a coastal retreat, a vacation rental, or a redevelopment project, this property offers a rare chance to secure a foothold in the Folly B ...

Listing Details MLS# 26009686

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
3281500083
Street #
503
Street Name
Ashley
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29439
Area
22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District
33 - City of Folly Beach
Subdivision
Folly Beach
Elementary School
James Island
Middle School
Camp Road
High School
James Island Charter
Directions
Folly Road toward Folly Beach. When you enter the city of Folly Beach continue until you get to the first traffic light. Make a left at the light and continue five blocks until you get to 503 E. Ashley. The home is on the right. Park in the driveway.
Legal Description
Lt N 1/2 502 E. Arctic

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2026-04-06
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
782.53

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level
Yes
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
2
Baths - Total
3
Ground Level
Yes
Stories
2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
1660
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1958
Acreage
0.12
Other Structures Y/N
No
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Occupancy
Owner
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No
HOA $
0

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment
No
Regime Fee
No
Regime Fee $
0

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
Yes

SqFt Source

Tax Records
Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
High
Yes
Inside
Yes
Level
Yes

Misc Exterior

Outdoor Shower
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch - Front Porch
Yes
Porch - Full Front
Yes
Porch - Rear
Yes
Storm Doors
Yes

Exterior

Brick - Solid
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

SF Detached Style

Bungalow
Yes
Cottage
Yes

Attic Features

Access
Yes
Partially Floored
Yes
Pull-Down Stairs
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Foundation

Raised Slab
Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking
Yes
Other (Use Remarks)
Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories
Yes
Split-Level
Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Heat

Heat Pump
Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen
Yes
Family
Yes
Great
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living/Dining Combo
Yes
Utility
Yes

Amenities

Boat Dock
Yes
Cable TV
Yes
Dog Park
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Park
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes
Trash
Yes
Walk/Jog Trails
Yes

Assumable

No
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Multiple Closets
Yes
Sitting Room
Yes
Upstairs
Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional Loan
Yes
FHA Loan
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Beamed
Yes
Ceiling - Smooth
Yes
Free-Standing Tub/Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closets
Yes
Window Treatments - All
Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned
Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Yes

Possession

At Closing
Yes

Special

Flood Insurance
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Water
Yes
Septic
Yes

Utility Suppliers

City of Folly Beach
Yes
Dominion Energy
Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Bungalow; Cottage Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Beach Access; High; Inside; Level Misc Exterior: Outdoor Shower; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear; Storm Doors Exterior: Brick - Solid; Wood Siding Attic Features: Access; Partially Floored; Pull-Down Stairs; Unfinished Foundation: Raised Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Smooth; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Great; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Utility Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Floors: Ceramic Tile; Luxury Vinyl Plank Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: City of Folly Beach; Dominion Energy Special: Flood Insurance Amenities: Boat Dock; Cable TV; Dog Park; Laundry; Park; Tennis Court(s); Trash; Walk/Jog Trails Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; FHA Loan; VA Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate
Last Updated: April - 14 - 2026
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