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Sullivan's Island
A quiet, historic Charleston barrier island — wide beaches, no high-rises, minutes from downtown.
Sullivan's Island is one of the Charleston area's most beautiful and storied barrier islands, a quiet residential beach community just across the bridge from Mount Pleasant and minutes from downtown Charleston. Known for its wide, uncrowded beaches, historic character, and strict low-density, no-high-rise zoning, it offers a peaceful, upscale coastal lifestyle steeped in history at Fort Moultrie and the island's lighthouse. Residents enjoy swimming, boating, and biking, along with a small village of beloved local restaurants and shops at the island's center. Homes range from restored historic cottages to elegant custom and oceanfront estates, and the limited island supply keeps values exceptionally strong. Its blend of natural beauty, history, and proximity to Charleston makes it one of the Lowcountry's premier addresses. If you want a serene, historic beach island with genuine charm minutes from the city, Sullivan's Island is among Charleston's finest.
2,127 people live in Sullivan's Island, where the median age is 52.9 and the average individual income is $120,592. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sullivan's Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Circle K, Home Team BBQ, and Sullivan's Island Farmer's Market.
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| Dining | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.39 miles | 549 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.62 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.8 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.5 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Sullivan's Island has 817 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sullivan's Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,127 people call Sullivan's Island home. The population density is 851 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
