$7,395,000
About this home
Set on an elevated corner lot along one of Sullivan's Island's most desirable streets, 2871 Ion Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a truly remarkable coastal retreat. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, this home presents a level of scale no longer permitted under current town building restrictions, affording a unique opportunity to own a residence of this size on Sullivan's Island.Thoughtfully designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the home features expansive gathering spaces and a seamless flow throughout. The gourmet kitchen serves as the centerpiece, complete with two oversized islands that provide ample space for hosting. Multiple living areas offer flexibility across all levels, including a top-floor loft with a wet bar and blackout drapes, ideal for a media lounge, fitness space, playroom, or a private retreat. Two spacious primary suites create an ideal layout for accommodating guests. Just off the main-level primary suite, an additional flex room provides the perfect setting for a private office or expanded wardrobe space. Outdoor living is equally compelling. The rooftop deck is outfitted with integrated lighting and a sound system, offering sweeping island views and an exceptional setting for entertaining. The private backyard is a serene escape, featuring a pool, an outdoor shower, and mature landscaping, including a private English garden, citrus trees and a fig tree. Additional highlights include driveway parking for six or more vehicles and convenient beach access without the need to cross the maritime forest. Positioned on Ion Avenue, known as the island's highest street, this property offers an exceptional combination of scale and location, just moments from Sullivan's Island's celebrated shops, dining, and beachfront.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- CHS Regional MLS
- MLS #
- 26009009
- Property type
- Single Family Detached
- Subdivision
- Sullivans Island
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 204
- On market date
- March 31, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.36 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- Charleston 01
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
- District
- Charleston 01
- Enrollment
- 2,994
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
- District
- Charleston 01
Walkability
Blended score for Sullivans Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.