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    $3,395,000

    603 E Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439

    6beds
    3,456sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $3,217,000 Zestimate®
    $982/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private poolLarge private poolLight-filled interiorsCalm and private settingLower-level lounge
    Rare Oceanfront Folly Beach Home with Private Pool - Walk Straight to the Sand. Sunshine by the Sea - Oceanfront Living on East Arctic Avenue, Folly Beach. Wake up to the Atlantic just beyond your doors, where mornings begin with the sound of waves and the ease of coastal living. Sunshine by the Sea offers a rare combination of comfort, setting, and ease in one of Folly Beach's most desirable oceanfront locations. The home is thoughtfully arranged to create inviting spaces for gathering while still allowing for quiet retreat. Light-filled interiors and an easy connection to the outdoors give the home a relaxed, welcoming feel throughout.A lower-level lounge provides a flexible space for guests, recreation, or unwinding after the beach, while the screened-in porch, with its classic swing, offers a peaceful spot for reading, conversation, and long, breezy mornings. Outside, a large private pool - a rare feature for oceanfront Folly - creates a calm and private setting that pairs effortlessly with the beach just beyond. Established and well-positioned, this oceanfront home has never flooded, offering both comfort and confidence along the coastline. Just minutes from historic Charleston and a short stroll to Center Street, this is Folly Beach at its most effortless -- close to everything, yet entirely your own.
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    Carolina One Real Estate 843-779-8660

    Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 26007495MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      Rooms
      • Room types: Game Room, Living/Dining Combo, Game, Laundry
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,456
      • Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground
      • Fencing: Wood
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Beach Front
      Lot
      • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
      • Features: 0 - .5 Acre
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 3281500033

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: City of Folly Beach, Dominion Energy

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trash
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Folly Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $982/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,900,000
      • Annual tax amount: $34,492
      • Date on market: 3/17/2026
      • Listing terms: Any,Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $3,217,000

        $3.06M - $3.38M

        $6,968/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/4/2026Price change$3,395,000-8.1%$982/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #26007495 Report a problem
        3/17/2026Listed for sale$3,695,000+29.9%$1,069/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #26007495 Report a problem
        3/1/2022Sold$2,845,000+244.8%$823/sqft
        Source: CTMLS #22003034 Report a problem
        9/30/2010Sold$825,000-13.2%$239/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/15/2010Price change$950,000-13.6%$275/sqft
        Source: Carolina One Charleston Central Office #1008647 Report a problem
        5/9/2010Price change$1,100,000-8.3%$318/sqft
        Source: Carolina One Charleston Central Office #1008647 Report a problem
        5/1/2010Listed for sale$1,200,000-19.9%$347/sqft
        Source: Carolina One Charleston Central Office #1008647 Report a problem
        12/15/2009Listing removed$1,499,000$434/sqft
        Source: Visual Tour #2833624 Report a problem
        3/7/2009Price change$1,499,000-6.3%$434/sqft
        Source: Visual Tour #2833624 Report a problem
        11/20/2008Listed for sale$1,600,000+233.3%$463/sqft
        Source: Listhub #2833624 Report a problem
        7/15/1998Sold$480,000$139/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$34,492 +10.2%$147,230 +15%
        2024$31,299 +3%$128,030
        2023$30,395 +100.4%$128,030 +95.6%
        2022$15,163 +2%$65,460
        2021$14,860 +1.3%$65,460
        2020$14,668 $65,460 +15%
        2019$14,668 $56,920
        2017$14,668 +14.8%$56,920
        2016$12,779 +3.6%$56,920
        2015$12,339 +5.1%$56,920
        2014$11,740 --
        2011$11,740 -10%--
        2010$13,048 +0.3%$64,680
        2009$13,009 +3.7%$64,680
        2008$12,541 +11.2%$64,680
        2006$11,279 +0.1%$64,680
        2005$11,268 +69%$64,680 +113.5%
        2004$6,666 +1.2%$30,300
        2003$6,584 +3.8%$30,300
        2002$6,342 +85.5%$30,300 +137.8%
        2000$3,419 $12,740
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 29439

        Getting around

        24 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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