Kiawah Island Real Estate
Kiawah Island SC is an exclusive gated town with stately homes for sale located along the Atlantic Ocean, known as one of the best beach’s in the world, and home to celebrities. The island was named for the Kiawah (Kee-a-wah) Indians, who inhabited the island through the 1500s.
In 1699, Kiawah Island was granted to Captain George Raynor by Lord Proprietors under the auspices of King Charles II of England. Raynor was not interested in Kiawah; he sold half and willed the other half to his daughter, Mary. The entire island was then purchased by John Stanyarne in 1737. After his death the island was split between his two granddaughters, Mary Gibbes and Elizabeth Vanderhorst.
Over the next 130 years the island passed down through the families of the granddaughters until Adele Vanderhorst purchased the western half of Kiawah for $3,500 in 1900.
Fifty years later, the Vanderhorst estate sold the island to C. C. Royal, a lumberman from Aiken, South Carolina, for $125,000. Over the next 24 years, Royal logged pine trees, built the causeway to Kiawah, developed Eugenia Avenue by selling oceanfront lots for $10,000 each, and put in east-to-west logging roads, the precursors to today's paved roads.
In 1974 Royal sold the island to the Kuwaiti Investment Corporation for $17 million and development of the island began in earnest. In 1988 Kiawah Resort Associates purchased Kiawah from the Kuwaitis for $105 million and sold the amenities for $35 million to Landmark. The amenities were later sold to Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Kiawah Island real estate listings followed shortly afterwards and homes for sale became sought after.
Also in 1988, the Town of Kiawah Island was incorporated. Kiawah Island also offers a world-class hotel, homes, real estate , restaurants, and beach. Scroll down to see current real estate listings for sale.
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$22,000,000 - 85 Blue Heron Pond Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
1206549- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 8
- Baths:
- 9 Full / 3 Half
The ultimate estate, luxury home and compound for sale. 11 acre private peninsula located inside of Kiawah and 40 minutes from Charleston. 12,000 square foot main house and 3,000 square foot guest house with 8 bedrooms that sleep 20 guests. The ability to add two additional houses creating a secure and private compound. Views of both the Atla...
$12,275,000 - 130 Ocean Palms Ct Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1207144
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 5 Full / 3 Half
Exclusive Mediterranean mansion, situated on almost two full acres of pristine beach front real estate with, unobstructed, breath taking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by award winning architect Christopher Rose and built with ICF (insulated concrete form) construction, this home is not only earthquake and hurricane resistant but also ...
$10,850,000 - 109 Flyway Dr Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1206959
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 8
- Baths:
- 9 Full / 1 Half
109 Flyway is one of the finest homes ever to be put on the market on Kiawah Island. Propelled by the vision of developer Dyal Compass and architect Christopher Rose, not only is this house notable by its elegance and sophistication, it is also one of the most environmentally significant homes on Kiawah. In fact, it is the 1st home on Kiawah Isl...
$8,000,000 - 36 Ocean Course Dr Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1204440
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6 Full / 1 Half
With breathtaking views of the Atlantic and Ocean Course from ten different rooms no one will have a better front row seat for the PGA Championship. Built in 2000 the 8700 square foot 5 bedroom, 7 bath home was designed to take full advantage of sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Kiawah Island's renowned Ocean Course including the 18th te...
$3,650,000 - 11 Royal Beach Dr Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 2624856
- Class:
- Vacant Land
- Status:
- Active
FABULOUS OCEANFRONT HOMESITE ADJACENT TO BEACH ACCESS. RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF ONLY A FEW OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES AVAILABLE ON KIAWAH ISLAND. LOT SIZE APPROX. 20X219X284X100X295X120. KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - GOLF.
$3,100,000 - 154 Bufflehead Dr Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1110893
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Contingent
- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
- 7 Full / 1 Half
Just a short walk to the beach, this newly built luxury home has exquisite details throughout. As you approach the front door, you will appreciate the quality of construction and details, including the cedar shake siding, copper gutters and bead boarded accents. From the moment you walk in the front door, you are greeted by brazilian cherry f...
$2,895,000 - 51 Ocean Course Dr Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1202165
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 5 Full / 1 Half
Located just steps from the beach access and The Beach Club, this newly constructed, three-year old home offers the best in Island living. The light and open flow of this custom designed home offers quality construction, personified. A gracious foyer and custom staircase welcome you, allowing you to move from the kitchen to dining and sitting...
$2,650,000 - 73 Spotted Sandpiper Ct Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 2835964
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4 Full / 1 Half
Boasting stunning views of Gary Player's Cougar Point Golf Course and a tranquil lagoon, this house is perfectly located in Kiawah Island's West Beach. This five bedroom house is less than a five minute walk to the beach and is very close to the Kiawah Island Private Property Owners' ocean front pool and facility. The house welcomes you with ...
$2,595,000 - 11 Rhetts Bluff Rd Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1100458
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 4 Full / 1 Half
Striking four bedroom home with fabulous finishes and extraordinary, panoramic marsh and river views. Luxurious master suite downstairs - three additional bedrooms with private baths up. Large second floor media/family room. Short, shared dock with floating dock. Sold furnished, excluding, artwork in dining room, dining room chairs, pine end ...
$2,595,000 - 97 Jackstay Ct Kiawah Island, SC @ Kiawah Island
- MLS#
- 1208410
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
Winner of the Gold Sweet-Grass Award from the Kiawah Conservancy and a Certified Wildlife Habitat commendation, this spacious, open-architecture home is one of the best-kept secrets on Kiawah and is a short, quiet walk to a secluded stretch of beach. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean while entertaining family and friends in your charming home fea...
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