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#25012240, Listing office: RE/MAX Seaside
$3,100,000 List price
509 W Ashley Ave Folly Beach, SC 29439
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,728 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,794 / sqft
House
Property details
About 509 W Ashley Ave
A classic Folly Beach 1950 beachfront home with direct beach access from your private boardwalk! This listing is for the home in its current state; however, the seller has a complete set of plans for a total renovation. The possibilities are endless! Buy as-is or renovate to your liking.... Brand new POOL with spacious pool deck. The perfect spot to relax after a long day at the beach. Come escape to the shore and let your worries drift away with the rolling waves. This home is just 4 blocks from Center Street, which features cozy beach restaurants, coffee shops, surf shops, and retail shops! Enjoy this one-story home with all of the bedrooms on the main floor; there are steps from outside the ground floor up to the main floor. The private beachside porch has plenty of seating as wellas a daybed swing so you can watch the beachfront views with your loved ones. Wake up early and enjoy the ever-changing sunrises from this comfortable porch! On the main floor, there is a large common area connected to a beautiful, fully equipped large gourmet kitchen, perfect for cooking with friends and family and relaxing. There are 4 bedrooms on this level: one beachside king, one beachside queen, one queen bedroom, and one king bedroom with a twin bed. Three of the bedrooms have private baths, all of which have been recently renovated. There is also a half bath connected to the common area and the kitchen, close to the laundry area. A new roof was installed in 2019. Home is being sold furnished and as-is. The seller is a local builder with years of experience building and renovating homes on the island.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,728 sqft
Lot size0.24 Acres
Year built1950
MLS #25017245
WaterfrontBeach
Private poolYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Kitchen Island, Family, Great, Living/Dining Combo
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Private Pool: Yes
- Waterfront: Beach
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,100,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,793
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,090
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take Folly Road To Folly Beach And Center St. Take A Right On To W Ashley At Stop Light. Home Down On Left (oceanfront).
- Year Built: 1950
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,728 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
- MLS Number: 25017245
- Office Name: East Islands Real Estate
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Home Sold | $2,550,000 |
| May 06, 2021 | Home Sold | $2,010,000 |
| Sep 26, 2013 | Home Sold | $925,000 |
| Aug 10, 2001 | Home Sold | $287,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,000 | $9,090 |
| 2022 | $80,400 | $7,282 |
| 2021 | $36,000 | $7,282 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | $3,481 |
| 2018 | $36,000 | $3,688 |
| 2017 | $36,000 | $3,520 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
James Island Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.9 mi
•1872 S Grimball Rd
4
Mount Zion Elementary School
Public District PK-5
5.8 mi
•3464 River Rd
7
Stiles Point Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.1 mi
•883A Mikell Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,293. Residents of Folly Beach, SC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
52%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
54%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Symphony or Opera
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Chico's
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Boston Market
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Volvo
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Active Rock
Talk/Personality
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 509 W Ashley Ave
The listing price of 509 W Ashley Ave property is $3,100,000.
The property 509 W Ashley Ave is a house located in Folly Beach, South Carolina, 29439.
Active Listing: 509 W Ashley Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 509 W Ashley Ave are: James Island Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount Zion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stiles Point Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Camp Road Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Haut Gap Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Buist Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charleston Advancement Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), James Island Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Burke High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,090 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 19, 2022 for $2,550,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 509 W Ashley Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 509 W Ashley Ave is 1,728 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 509 W Ashley Ave is 1950.
This home is located at 509 W Ashley Ave in Folly Beach, SC and zip code 29439. This 1,728 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,100,000.
While more than 0 listings in Folly Beach, SC in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 7 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Folly Beach, SC between April and May 2025 increased by 11.3%.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.