Charleston metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Sullivan's Island, SC
$6,622,500Median listing price
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About Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's Island (about 1,900 residents) is a residential barrier island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor — historic, walkable, and deliberately quiet. Fort Moultrie (where the 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island turned the Revolutionary War in the South) and its lighthouse-era Coast Guard station anchor the island's history; the beach and the flat, bikeable streets anchor daily life. The town famously bans short-term rentals, which keeps it residential and pushes prices to the metro's highest levels.
Home prices in Sullivan's Island
The median listing price in Sullivan's Island is $6,622,500.
Top places in Sullivan's Island
- Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
- The beach
- The historic Coast Guard station and boathouse
- Poe's Tavern and the island's small restaurant row
- The Sullivan's Island lighthouse
Commuting from Sullivan's Island
- The Ben Sawyer / Sullivan's Island bridges put downtown Charleston about 20–25 minutes away. Mount Pleasant is 10 minutes.
Sullivan's Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sullivan's Island, SC?
The median listing price in Sullivan's Island is $6,622,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sullivan's Island, SC?
The Ben Sawyer / Sullivan's Island bridges put downtown Charleston about 20–25 minutes away. Mount Pleasant is 10 minutes.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.