James Island
James Island Neighborhoods
AFFIRMATION OAKS: Price range: $500,000-$560,000
This new James Island neighborhood is located on Harbor View Road, near the Piggly Wiggly. All home designs feature 3, 4, and 5 bedroom homes with 2.5-3.5 baths and most include front porches. This neighborhood is close to schools, shopping and the downtown connector.
JAMESTOWNE VILLAGE: Price range: $250,000-$325,000
Tucked in a quiet neighborhood off of Bluff Road (take Folly Road to Fort Johnson), this is a delightful community built in 2002 featuring traditional style homes with large porches, ponds, and its own little post office. Many young couples, families, and professionals make their homes in Jamestown Village and pride of ownership is apparent. Floor plans range in size from 1,200 to 1,900 square feet.
PAW PAW PLACE: Price range: $450,000-$550,000
Paw Paw place is a "pocket neighborhood" in James Island. A very small community of unique, traditional, bungalow style homes in a wooded setting located off of Maybank Highway, just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. These beautifully built homes feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5-3 baths and lot size averages about one-quarter of an acre.
THE RETREAT AT RIVERLAND WOODS: Price range $230000-$290,000
Condominium community located on James Island, just 4 miles from Folly Beach and 5 miles from downtown Charleston. Units feature balconies, patios, sunrooms and much more. Amenities include a swimming pool, kid's corner, picnic area, volleyball court, executive center, tennis, and a fitness center. Units are 1050-1440 square feet.
STONEBORO SHORES: Price Range: $345,000-$445,000
A new addition to James Island off of Woodland Shores Rd. The Subdivision features 18 single family homes built with the highest quality hurricane and design standards. Homes are 4 bedrooms with 2 baths loaded with features. Square footage ranges from 1880-2530.
CLOUDBREAK COURT: Price Range: $450,000-$510,000
New Construction on James Island off Woodland Shores Rd. 24 single family homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5-3.5 baths. Square footage ranges from 2,200-2520. All homes are very well built using only the best materials.
MIRA VISTA: Price Range: $165,000-$300,000
My favorite condominium community on James Island. Located at the base of the James Island Connector these 1-3 bedroom condos boast a gated entry, beautiful architecture, state-of-the-art exercise room and large swimming pool.
The Peninsula:
Harbor Woods:
Bayview Farms
Parrot Creek:
Parrot Bluff:
Cross Creek:
Rivers Point
White Point:
Woodward Point:
Shell Sand
St Michael's Place
Stiles Point Plantation:
Stonefield:
Seaside Farms:
Wexford:
Ocean Neighbors:
Lakeside Village:
Riverfront:
Clearview:
Fort Johnson Estates:
Westfield Place:
James Island Restaurants
James Island Restaurants
ANCHOR LINE 2293 Folly Road, James Island, (843) 795-7518. Fried seafood platters, seafood daily specials, hush puppies, fries, coleslaw. Sun., - Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Andolini's Pizza
You'll find hand-tossed New York-style pies at Andolini's Pizza, where they make their own dough, grate their own cheese, and make their own sauce daily, using only the freshest ingredients. Try the calzones, salads, and breadsticks. Originally from New York, the family team that owns the chain has been serving pizza in Charleston since 1991. Their pies have been voted the best for 13 years running. Open seven days, with dine-in or takeout options.
Athens Restaurant & Grill 1939 Maybank Hwy, James Island
(843)795-0957. Traditional Greek eatery offering homemade Greek pizzas, salads, vegetarian specialties, pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, lamb, spanakopita, and pastichio. Hours
Monday -Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
BRINSON'S BEEF & BREW 951 Folly Rd., James 15. 762-9333. Steak, seafood, soup, build-your-own salad, pasta. Daily, 11 a.m.-until. Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Late night menu served Fri. and Sat. until midnight.
BUFFALO SOUTH 1409-A Folly Rd., James Island. (843) 406-0888. Beef, 20 flavors of wings, burgers, bratwurst, haddock fish & fries. Mon. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues.-Sun. noon - 2 a.m.
CIBO'S 608 Harbor View Rd., James Island (843) 762-2003. Pasta, pizza, subs, salads. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m.- 9p.m.
EL BOHIO 1977 Maybank Hwy, James Island (843) 571-4343. Cuban sandwiches, appetizers. Pappas rennenas, fried plantains, rice and beans, dinner plates. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
JASMINE THAI 807 Folly Rd. 4062978. Sushi, pad Thai, tom yum soup, Papaya salad, Thai custard. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-l0 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
J. PAUL'Z 1739 Maybank Hwy, Suite V., James Island (843) 795-6995. Spanish tapas and sushi bar. Lobster and clam paella, lamb escabecbe, braised poussin, stuffed roasted peppers. Daily, 4 p.m. - midnight.
Kickin' Chicken 1175 Folly Rd., (843) 225-6996. Lots of wings, big cheese-dripping sandwiches, fried chicken finger baskets, and cold beer. www.thekickinchicken.net
LU LU'S BISTRO 1956-A Maybank Hwy., James Island (843) 406-4989. lunch, dinner and brunch. Duckling breast, scallops, brie-smothered wreckfish, bacon cheeseburger omelet, soft shell crab short ribs. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4 p.m.-10 p.m. late-night menu until midnight. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4 p.m.-11 p.m. late-night menu 11 p.m.-midnight. Sun. brunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Med Bistro 843.766.0323
MIMI'S CAFE 1241 Harbor View Rd. James Island (843) 795-4090. Fried seafood, steak & eggs, seafood, pasta, desserts. Patio dining. Reservations for 5 & up. Tue.Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2p.m.
MOM & POP PIZZA & SUBS 1291 Folly Rd., James Island (843) 762-7314. Italian specialties. lasagna, pasta, pizza, & subs. James Island and Folly Beach deliveries. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri./Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Mondo's Delight 915 Folly Rd., 843.795.8400. Medium size neighborhood restaurant in a small shopping center. Features a variety of Italian specialties -- focaccia made daily. Hot and cold sandwiches at lunch, a variety of specials at dinner. Hours
Lunch Mon. - Sat. 11:00 am. - 3: 00 pm., Dinner Mon. - Thr. 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Fri. - Sat. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Muddy Waters Coffee Bar 1739 Maybank Hwy., (843) 795-0848. Muddy Waters is owned and operated by a husband and wife team who transformed their despair over the scarcity of local independent coffee bars into a new occupation. Everything about Muddy Waters invites patrons to come in and relax for a while, from the warm browns and natural wood decor to the comfortable mix of seating (couches, café tables, and two bars). Colorful local artwork adorns the walls while an eclectic mixture of music plays from the sound system. In the evening Muddy Waters also serves wine and scrumptious desserts from local bakeries, providing another spot for the after-dinner crowd to gather.
OSAKA 100 Folly Rd., James Island 852-9979. Japanese sushi and regional Chinese dishes. Mon.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
TOKYO EXPRESS 520 Folly Rd. James Island. (843) 406-0508 Japanese/Chinese. Chow mein, 10 mein, fried rice, seafood, beef, combination platters. Takeout/eat-in. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-l0 p.m., Fri./Sat., 11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.
TWIZT 520 Folly Road, James Is. 762-4722. Tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, Grecian quesadillas, Spanish tacos, saffron poached cod, churros. Lunch, Tues.-Fri., noon-2 p.m., D, Mon.-Sat., 5:30p.m. - until.
Sweet Water Cafe
James Island Schools
James Island Elementary School
1872 Grimball Road
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-8240
Web site: http://jies.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
Harbor View Elementary School
1576 Harbor View Road
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2749
Web site: http://harborview.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
Stiles Point Elementary School
883 Mikell Drive
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2767
Web page: http://stilespoint.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
Murray-Lasaine Elementary School
691 Riverland Drive
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2765
Web site: http://murraylasaine.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
James Island Middle School
1484 Camp Road
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2784
Web site: http://jims.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
Fort Johnson Middle School
1825 Camp Road
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2740
Web site: http://ftjohnson.ccsdschools.com/home.aspx
James Island Charter High School
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
James Island, SC 29412
843-762-2754
Web site: http://www.jamesislandcharterhs.org/home.aspx
James Island Christian School
15 Crosscreek Drive
James Island, SC 29412
843-795-1762
Web site: http://www.jics.org/