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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, ... (Read more)

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

Documents

1994 Map ›

1921 Survey ›

Historic Property Card ›

Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 843-779-8660

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