Charming Folly Beach Cottage-Steps from the Ocean & Center Street restaurants, shops, bars. Minutes from Downtown Charleston,and the Chas. International Airport. Welcome to your opportunity to own a classic Folly Beach cottage in one of the most desirable locations on the Island-East Ashley Ave. Situated on a .12 acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers aprox. 1,650 sq. ft. of living space and embodies the relaxed coastal lifestyle Folly is known for. Originally built in 1958 , this 1.5 story home features timeless beach-house character with wood siding, a functional updated layout, new flooring, and a new primary suite with a beautiful new shower. Positioned in a AE flood zone, the property offers a strong long-term value potential.The lot's location places you just moments from beach access as well as all of the excitement of Center Street-making it highly attractive for personal enjoyment and investment purposes. Whether you're envisioning a coastal retreat, a vacation rental, or a redevelopment project, this property offers a rare chance to secure a foothold in the Folly Beach market.
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$1,299,000
503 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
3beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,258,000 Zestimate®
$783/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New flooringFunctional updated layoutWood sidingMoments from beach accessSteps from the oceanTimeless beach-house character
- 145 days
- 843
- 25
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Listing updated:
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Carolina One Real Estate 843-779-8660
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26009686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Great Room, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Great, Laundry, Utility
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Other
Features
- Levels: Two,Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre, High, Interior Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3281500083
- Special conditions: Flood Insurance
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: City of Folly Beach, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dog Park, Laundry, Park, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Walk/Jog Trails
- Subdivision: Folly Beach
Location
- Region: Folly Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $783/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,000,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,188
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$1,258,000
$1.20M - $1.32M
$5,851/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+44.3%$783/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Sold | $900,000+16.1%$542/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Contingent | $775,000$467/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $775,000$467/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,188 +6.4% | $60,000 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $13,330 +2.9% | $54,000 |
| 2023 | $12,948 +609.5% | $54,000 +188.8% |
| 2022 | $1,825 -3.5% | $18,700 |
| 2021 | $1,890 -3.1% | $18,700 |
| 2020 | $1,951 | $18,700 +16.9% |
| 2019 | $1,951 | $16,000 -11.1% |
| 2017 | $1,951 +17.6% | $18,000 |
| 2016 | $1,660 +4.3% | $18,000 |
| 2015 | $1,592 -3.5% | $18,000 |
| 2014 | $1,649 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,649 +32.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,242 -0.6% | $14,080 |
| 2009 | $1,249 +11.9% | $14,080 |
| 2008 | $1,116 -36.9% | $14,080 |
| 2006 | $1,768 | $14,080 |
| 2005 | $1,768 +56.5% | $14,080 +61.8% |
| 2004 | $1,130 +1.2% | $8,700 |
| 2003 | $1,117 +3.6% | $8,700 |
| 2002 | $1,078 +442.2% | $8,700 +221% |
| 2000 | $199 | $2,710 |
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Neighborhood: 29439
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James Island
- Middle: Camp Road
- High: James Island Charter
Source: CTMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





