Condo prices on James Island start in the low $100's with an average price around $200K. James Island condos are popular among buyers who want little to no maintenance and a good location. Condos by definition don't have backyards, but they often have private porches. Instead, most James Island condo developments have common areas or green spaces throughout the community that are maintained through the monthly regime fee. James Island condo regime fees range from about $140 to more than $500 per month. They usually include maintenance of the common areas, exterior maintenance of the building, use of the community's amenities, and exterior insurance. Since this fee can greatly influence the affordability of your condo, be sure to ask us about the prices for different James Island condo developments and what the regimes include.

We recommend that buyers with budgets under $200, 000 consider condos and townhouses. Although it's possible to find houses in this price range, they usually need more work and out-of-pocket expense than most buyers are willing to make. With the great selection of James Island condos on the real estate market right now, buyers are generally very pleased to learn that they can live in such a nice home with a short drive to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach.

Popular James Island Condo Communities

Mira Vista and The Peninsula (see below) are the closest condo communities to downtown Charleston. In fact, you'll see both of these developments as you drive over the James Island Connector. Mira Vista is the one on the right as you're coming from downtown, and its colorful and architecturally pleasing buildings are hard to miss. Although the location is unbeatable, Mira Vista has some of the highest regime fees on James Island. Depending on the floor plan you choose, fees range from $279 to $540 per month. View Mira Vista Condo Listings...

The Peninsula is located on your left as you're coming over the James Island Connector from downtown (directly behind Lowe's). The stop light at Ellis Oak Drive provides easy access to Folly Road, since this is one of the busiest streets on James Island. The Peninsula was originally built as apartments in 2001, but the buildings were converted to condos a few years later. The Peninsula condo regime fees are also quite steep, with prices ranging from about $236 to $475 per month (the HOA is currently working on getting these lower). View all condos listings at The Peninsula...