Waterfront homes for sale on James Island SC | Homes on Deep Water James Island SC. There are a bunch of great waterfront oceanfront charleston sc waterfront homes for sale homes for sale on James Island. You can choose from riverfront homes or waterfront real estate on James Island that is right on the Charleston, SC Harbor and on Clark Sound. Search by price, size, age, neighborhood and houses with docks, boat lifts, and direct access to the Harbor with deep water at low tide.

Premier Access to Waterways: Residents enjoy access to the Charleston Harbor, Wappoo Creek, Stono River, Clark Sound, Folly River, and tidal marshfronts—perfect for boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water.

MLS Listings Data: Waterfront Homes James Island


Total Listings:	55
Average Price:	$1,101,724
Highest Listing Price:	$2,900,000
Average Days On Market:	74

There are currently 55 waterfront homes for sale on MLS on James Island in Charleston SC. Real estate property listings with deep water access here have an average sales price of $1,101,724, ranging in price from $265,000 to $2,900,000. The average sq ft home is approximately 2,246 square feet for a house in Charleston SC on James Island on the water. The largest property for sale is 4,213 sqft and the smallest 948 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, listing date, and time on MLS with an average of seventy-three days on the market.

James Island offers a rare combination of natural beauty, historic charm, and modern living. Whether you’re gliding through Wappoo Creek at sunset or casting a line from your own dock, life here brings the water into everything you do.

Market Insights at a Glance

Homes range from $350K (for a small condo) to over $4M, catering to both cozy retreats and luxury estates on one of the deep water access points. Average sizes hover around 2,100 sq ft, with quick market times (under 80 days).
Access types—from tidal creeks to harborfront—offer opportunities for varied boating experiences, though navigating water depths and bridges requires care for certain vessel types.

Waterfront Neighborhoods on James Island, SC

Based on recent listings and real estate sources, here are some of the most sought-after neighborhoods and subdivisions offering waterfront homes on James Island:

Riverland Terrace – One of James Island’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, nestled along Wappoo Creek and the inland waterway. It features a public boat landing, the Municipal Golf Course, playground, restaurants, antique shops, and the iconic Avenue of Oaks. Other popular water communities are Stiles Point Plantation, Harbor Woods, West Oceanview Rd, Seaside Plantation, Parrot Creek, Eastwood, White Point Estates, Lynwood, and Country Club II – These well-established communities frequently boast creek, river, or harborfront properties and are noted for their mature landscaping and exclusive waterside settings.
Marsh Point, Clearview, Eaglewood Retreat, Fort Lamar, Lawton Bluff, Fort Johnson Estates, Harbor Creek, Island Shores, Lighthouse Point, and Oak Island – Additional subdivisions with strong associations to waterfront access, tidal creeks, or riverfronts.