$699,000
UNDER CONTRACT

509 E Ashley Ave Folly Beach, SC 29439

Estimated payment $4,265/month

Total Views 2,213
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$457 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • James Island Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tennis Courts
  • 4-minute walk to Pirates Cove Playground

About This Home

Old Folly Charm! This truly unique duplex cottage is only 100 steps to the beach! Built in the 1940's, it is grandfathered in and one of Folly's originals. Freshly painted and new light fixtures throughout each unit. Separate entrances, electricity, and gas. The lower unit boasts beautiful original heart pine floors in the kitchen and family room. Highlighting the home's historical charm arestriking arched windows salvaged from an old church in Awendaw, S.C. The light and cheerful kitchen will make you smile as you enter. There's a large family room and a huge bedroom, flooded with light. The oversized laundry room can also be used for a dressing room/closet. You'll be impressed with the massive covered porch to enjoy all those breezes.
The upstairs unit has also been freshly painted with new light fixtures as well as the attic being insulated with spray foam insulation. This unit has two bedrooms with a full bathroom. There's a cute kitchen, family room, and a sunroom boasting the same historical arched windows. You can exit the sunroom to an enormous open deck. There's even an additional deck over this unit to enjoy many evenings with friends and family!
This half lot is filled with tropical plants and swaying palms. Beach access is adjacent to the property . . . One minute and ten seconds to the beach.
If you want to own a piece of history, a true Funky Folly duplex, the "Big Pink" is it. Three blocks to Berts Market and five blocks to Center Street to enjoy shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Peninsula Charleson only eleven miles away.This duplex is truly a part of Folly Beach history and has all of the original Folly vibe!!!

Listing Agent

Elton Culpepper

Carolina One Real Estate License #92481 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Carolina One Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Elevated Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Stoop

Schools

  • James Island Elementary School
  • Camp Road Middle School
  • James Island Charter High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Overview

  • Folly Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,474

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: Folly Beach
  • Directions: Folly Rd To Folly Beach Turn Left At Stop Light Onto E Ashley Ave. Duplex Is Pink Cottage On Right On The 5th Block At E Ashley
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Living/Dining Combo
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Lower,Upper

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Lot Features: High, Interior Lot, Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Stoop
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around, Porch
  • Property Condition: Pre-Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: City of Folly Beach, Dominion Energy
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Ramp, Dog Park, Park, Tennis Court(s), Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: James Island
  • High School: James Island Charter
  • Middle Or Junior School: Camp Road

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 3281500084
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5474

Multi Family

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,474 $21,390 $0 $0
2023 $5,474 $21,390 $0 $0
2022 $5,111 $21,390 $0 $0
2021 $5,012 $21,390 $0 $0
2020 $4,949 $21,390 $0 $0
2019 $4,553 $18,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,332 $18,600 $0 $0
2016 $4,188 $18,600 $0 $0
2015 $4,038 $18,600 $0 $0
2014 $3,662 $0 $0 $0
2011 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $457 / Sq Ft
Source: CHS Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: CHS Regional MLS

MLS Number: 25017229

CHS Regional MLS

APN: 328-15-00-084