Pawleys Island Real Estate
Pawleys Island, South Carolina, located 70 miles north of Charleston and 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach, is known as one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast.
The families of rice planters who owned plantations on the nearby rivers first settled Pawleys Island in the early 1700s. The planters knew that it was unhealthy for their families to remain on the rivers during the summer and that the seashore was much healthier. Even though they didn’t know about malaria in the 1700s, they knew enough to get away! They moved their families, horses, cows, bedding, provisions
From this leisurely existence has developed the charm of Pawleys that still remains. Also still remaining are 12 residences in the historic district, which date from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. Pawleys continues to be known for its shoeless, carefree, laid-back life style, which includes crabbing in the adjacent creeks, fishing, the stories of ghosts, the rope hammocks and the unspoiled, unsophisticated, casual, delightful stretch of wide beach and sand dunes.
Pawleys Island is a barrier island less than 4 miles long and mostly 1 house wide, separated from the mainland by a beautiful salt marsh and accessible by two short causeways. Generations of visitors have returned with the feeling that "their blood pressure goes down when they cross the causeway."
The Civil War and several major hurricanes have changed the face of the island but it still retains the nickname "arrogantly shabby." Unlike its neighboring resort islands, parts of Pawleys have changed little since the 1700’s. In our historic district you will see a number of signs with a brief history of the antebellum homes, most of which are available for summer rental. Many of these homes are still owned by 3rd, 4th or 5th generations of the same families. In 2012, Liberty Lodge celebrated ownership by one single family for 100 years!
The beach is peaceful and pristine, and renowned for its surf. Within five miles of the island there are approximately ten first-rate golf courses and a large tennis complex. Fishing is available both in the surf and from our two marsh bridges. On the island are three fine launch boat ramps. Pawleys is a family beach where you can enjoy crabbing off a crab dock, shelling, biking and canoeing or kayaking. The ambiance is laid back. Our town speed limit is 25 mph, making it as safe as possible for the many users of the road. During high tide explore the salt marsh with your own kayak or rent one. Swimming, fishing and sunning are the main activities of the day. Night life consists of dining out, long conversations on screened porches, shopping in a mainland boutique or strolling the beach. Pawleys is an island of simple virtues and lack of pretense – come visit!
Pawleys Island Homes for Sale
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186 Parker Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
North Litchfield Beach
Residential
MLS# 2406489 / Active
Welcome to your slice of paradise at North Litchfield Beach! This stunning oceanfront deeded interval property offers the perfect blend of luxury a...
125 S Dunes Circle
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Litchfield By the Sea
Residential
MLS# 2408747 / Active
Welcome to 502 Fordham located in the sought after Litchfield by the Sea Resort. Come and enjoy this beautiful oceanfront condo 4 weeks a year. Thi...
135 S Dunes Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Litchfield By the Sea
Residential
MLS# 2409886 / Active
Affordable oceanfront 4 week ownership, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, in LBTS. Owners enjoy pools, tennis courts, oceanfront beach clubhouse and fishing/crab...
135 South Dunes Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Litchfield By the Sea
Residential
MLS# 2320516 / Active
This Top Floor Penthouse Villa offers Spectacular Oceanfront Views of Litchfield by the Sea and Everyday Morning Sunrises. Tastefully Decorated and...
135 S Dunes Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Litchfield By the Sea
Residential
MLS# 2319031 / Active
Wonderful views from this beautifully decorated 3BR/3BA oceanfront villa in Cambridge at Litchfield By The Sea. As an interval owner, you can enjoy...
741 Retreat Beach Circle
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Litchfield By the Sea
Residential
MLS# 2404442 / Active
Looking for your piece of beach paradise? Look no further with this 4 week, oceanfront Interval in Sandpiper Run. Sandpiper Run B3C Interval 6 is a...
647 Norris Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Inlet Point - Litchfield Beaches
Residential
MLS# 2404789 / Active
Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime with an interval ownership at Inlet Point! Full length windows span the oceanfront end of this charming second-flo...
423 Parker Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
North Litchfield Beach
Residential
MLS# 2404359 / Active
Rare opportunity to capture an interval ownership at Litchfield Retreat in North Litchfield. This two bedroom unit is located on the South side of ...
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