James Island is a desirable Charleston community with a wonderful location between downtown and Folly Beach. Mostly residential, the area is home to family-friendly subdivisions with excellent amenities, two golf courses, restaurants galore, parks, doctors' offices, banks, several big-box stores and many other necessities. Most of the real estate in James Island was developed in the 50-year span between the 1940s and 1990s with some small pockets of new construction available. The area offers a nice mix of single-family homes and multi-family communities, and it is popular among beachgoers, boaters, families and college students. In addition to having a large selection of businesses for convenience, the area is host to numerous outdoor festivals throughout the year, making for an enjoyable and lively atmosphere. There are 17 active residential listings for James Island Real Estate. The median price is $554,900, the average price is $491,337, and prices range from $199,900 up to $743,400. This site doesn't include contingent properties, fractional property sales, and properties of type 'other' (such as boat slips).