Wadmalaw Island - Charleston SC Real Estate
Wadmalaw Island is considered the most unspoiled of Charleston’s islands. While many Lowcountry islands such as Kiawah and Seabrook are “barrier islands” which are directly exposed to the ocean and fronted by sandy beaches, such is not the case with Wadmalaw Island or its close neighbor, John’s Island. Shielded from the Atlantic by their neighbors to the east and south, Wadmalaw and John’s Islands have remained stable through much of recorded history.
Bordered by the Bohicket River to the east and the North Edisto River to the west, Wadmalaw remains intensely rural, with farming the traditional occupation of many of its residents, both past and present. While fishing, crabbing and shrimping serve as pleasurable pastimes in many local communities, it is still a primary means of earning a living for a number of Wadmalaw's residents.
Along the island's southern tip lies Rockville, the charming picturesque hamlet that was featured in scenes from "Queen," a movie by Alex Haley. There are no stores or restaurants to speak of outside of Rockville, and hundreds of acres of the island’s woods and wetlands are protected from development. However, in recent years, some of the waterfront areas have become sparsely populated with magnificent upscale homes, many on estate-sized lots.
Each year, Wadmalaw hosts a Gullah festival of regional import, encompassing exhibits and demonstrations of traditional African-American arts and crafts like basket weaving.
Another point of interest is the Charleston Tea Plantation. The only tea plantation in America, it is home to plants descended from those that have been grown for more than 100 years in the Lowcountry. The plantation’s unusual heritage began in 1799 when a French botanist brought the first tea plants to Charleston, which were also the first in America. Wadmalaw provides the ideal conditions for tea growing – hot humid summers and sandy soils for good drainage. Recently purchased and renovated by Bigelow Tea, the Charleston Tae Plantation is open for tours.
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5005 Rackity Hall Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 23020565 / Active Contingent
Welcome home to your secluded oasis on Wadmalaw Island. This beautiful 3.78 acres is surrounded by mature trees canopying the property. The eleva...
2962 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23019505 / Active Contingent
Exquisite 6-bed, 4.5-bath residence built in 2021 on a tranquil 3-acre lot. This masterpiece spans 4,314 sq. ft. with 2x6 exterior walls and cement...
Reduced -$300,000
1885 Liberia Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 23019498 / Active
Wadmalaw Island country estate, surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land. Take a stroll around the property or on the nearby live oak-...
2847 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23019406 / Active
This exquisite, traditional brick home nestled on Bohicket Creek in Wadmalaw Island's gated Anchorage Plantation, was crafted in 2018 by one of Col...
6972 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 23018980 / Pending
Welcome to Wee Creek Farm ~ a virtual diamond in the rough! This 4.5-acre gem is located on the western end of Wadmalaw Island, overlooking Wee Cr...
6248 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 23017975 / Active
Gorgeous custom built home on 5.15 acres overlooking the Wadmalaw River. This build is the true definition of craftsmanship, with absolutely no cor...
6313 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 23017854 / Sold
Beautiful, wooded, private property with a single story house and 2 car detached garage on 2.5 acres. The current owner has spared no expense in th...
1171 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 23017489 / Active
Beautifully renovated Wadmalaw Island cottage on a quiet two-acre estate that offers ever-changing marsh vistas and awe-inspiring sunsets over the ...
4910 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Racket Hall
Residential
MLS# 23017473 / Active Contingent
Affordable homesite in the sought after Wadmalaw Island! Just over 504 sq feet singlewide cottage would make a great starter home as you build your...
2744 Samuel Gibbs Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 23016622 / Pending
This stunning 4.51-acre retreat on secluded Wadmalaw Island offers an array of fantastic features and opportunities for you to create your perfect ...
4670 Lazy Creek Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23016016 / Sold
Are you seeking a truly turn key estate? The perfect combination of a tranquil equestrian retreat with top quality construction, meticulously groom...
6159 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Johnston Pointe
Residential
MLS# 23015045 / Sold
Incredible Opportunity to own a bungalow on 1 Acre in Wadmalaw! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom home nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, offerin...
Reduced -$9,100
5375 Peerless Place Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless Place
Residential
MLS# 23014718 / Sold
Welcome to this stunning one of a kind home on desirable Wadmalaw Island! This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home sits on almost 3 acres which gives plent...
Reduced -$10,000
1988 Long Creek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23014653 / Active
A private deep water estate awaits your arrival behind the gates of Longcreek Plantation. Nestled on 3.5 acres, you'll find yourself entering pure...
Reduced -$255,000
2531 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23011984 / Active
Beautiful Wadmalaw Farm House of the day with ample front and rear porches for taking in the sweet smell of salt water and pluff mud. Sitting on th...
Reduced -$300,012
2545 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23011496 / Active
This custom-built deepwater home is located in the prestigious gated community of Anchorage Plantation on Wadmalaw Island, offering the perfect ble...
Reduced -$465,000
1310 Martins Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 23010853 / Active
This gorgeous 6 bedroom home, with inground saltwater pool, sits on 12.66 acres (only .818 acres of which is marsh) on a tidal creek in the Martins...
Reduced -$100,000
2660 Cherry Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Cherry Point
Residential
MLS# 23008811 / Sold
Secluded four-bedroom home on 4.6 high acres near the southern tip of Wadmalaw. This property offers a natural landscape of mature live oaks on the...
Increase +$54,000
5364 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless
Residential
MLS# 23007879 / Sold
Where southern charm meets peaceful country living. This amazing Wadmalaw Allison Ramsey designed home sits on a 1.16 acre tastefully landscaped lo...
Reduced -$16,000
5311 Peerless Place Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless
Residential
MLS# 23007566 / Sold
Custom four-bedroom home on a lush, spacious lot in Peerless Pointe subdivision. Enjoy this quiet, established neighborhood with covenants in place...
2589 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 23006384 / Active
Welcome to your dream home, located on a stunning 13.1-acre marshfront lot in Anchorage Plantation, a private and gated community on Wadmalaw Islan...
Reduced -$50,000
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