Folly Beach Homes for Sale and Market Report

A local guide to living on Folly Beach, what homes really sell for and how the market is moving, from Blake Heron with Heron Homes and eXp Realty.

Life on Folly Beach

Folly Beach sits at the end of Folly Road, about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston by way of James Island. Locals call it the Edge of America, and it still feels like a beach town first. Center Street runs from the bridge to the ocean with restaurants, bars, surf shops and coffee, and most of the island can walk or bike there. The fishing pier anchors the middle of the island, the Washout on the east side is where the surfers go, and the far east end looks out at the Morris Island Lighthouse. Folly Beach County Park holds down the west end.

Folly Beach Real Estate

Homes here run from original beach cottages and raised homes on the marsh to new oceanfront construction and condos near Center Street. Oceanfront, second row, marsh front and the quieter streets toward each end all trade at different prices, so the street matters as much as the house. Before you buy, look hard at the flood zone, the elevation certificate, insurance quotes and the city's rental rules if you plan to rent it out.

Folly Beach Market at a Glance

From October 2025 through September 2026, 107 homes sold on Folly Beach, all residential, Charleston MLS. The median sale price was $962,500 and the top sale was $3,900,000. Inventory has thinned out, with 34 active listings in September compared to 71 in October 2025. Homes averaged more than 100 days on market in 9 of the last 12 months, so pricing it right on day one matters.

Working with Blake Heron

I help buyers and sellers on Folly with the numbers behind each street, not just the list price. If you are thinking about selling, I can show you what similar homes actually sold for and how long they sat. Call or text 843-718-6338.

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Folly Beach

Folly Beach homes for sale, real MLS market data and local insight from Blake Heron with Heron Homes and eXp Realty.

$1,579,509
Average Sales Price
$1,072,000
Median Sales Price
44
Total Listings
2,721
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Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2.73 2.75
Bedrooms 3.08 3
Year Built 1988 1989
Lot Size 472,037 Sqft 10,454 Sqft
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2.7K
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2.7K in 2020
338.5
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