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James Island.

Its Census reference point is in Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh, within Southern Coastal Plain. Folly Beach lies about 4.8 miles south of James Island by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around James Island, South Carolina
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at James Island, South Carolina · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around James Island, South Carolina from above

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THE SETTINGSea Islands/Coastal Marsh
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCharleston County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen James Island on the map

THE JAMES ISLAND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh setting.

James Island town has 4.84 square miles of land in Charleston County. Its Census reference point is in Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh, within Southern Coastal Plain.

Low plains mingle with barrier islands, lagoons, marshes and inland lake districts. Coastal and inland settings vary substantially within this warm southeastern landscape.

Regional context: Southern Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

James Island and Charleston County

James Island is associated with Charleston County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Charleston County

James Island by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within James Island, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 32.3 percentage points lower than the 32.8% recorded for Charleston County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, James Island town has 38.7% of the land area of nearby Folly Beach city (12.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
James Island land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within James Island

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in James Island. Check the Charleston County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh setting

Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh belongs to Southern Coastal Plain. Is the tract coastal lowland or inland higher ground, and what do current survey, elevation and drainage records show?

03

Check the route, beyond Folly Beach

Folly Beach is 4.8 miles south of the James Island reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

James Island resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON JAMES ISLAND

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.7361° N, 79.9372° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore James Island ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of James Island

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of James Island ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Charleston

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Charleston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

James Island data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southern Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional South Carolina landowner resources

SCDES statewide GIS hub

Official environmental mapping and geographic data for South Carolina.

SCDES coastal mapping tools

Official coastal maps, agency contacts, and geographic research tools.

Beachfront jurisdictional lines

Agency information and mapping for South Carolina beachfront locations.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around James Island.

Folly Beach lies about 4.8 miles south of James Island by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

James Island in context

NSEWFolly Beach · 4.8 miles1Mount Pleasant · 6.5 miles2Sullivan's Island · 6.6 miles3Charleston · 6.7 miles4Kiawah Island · 10.9 miles5Isle of Palms · 11.7 miles6OUTER RING: 11.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Folly Beach4.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Mount Pleasant6.5 mi · town
  3. 3
    Sullivan's Island6.6 mi · town
  4. 4
    Charleston6.7 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kiawah Island10.9 mi · town
  6. 6
    Isle of Palms11.7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within South Carolina; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your James Island
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in James Island?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Charleston County. James Island’s 4.84 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every James Island property in Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh?+

No. Sea Islands/Coastal Marsh is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The James Island boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Folly Beach as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.8 miles south of James Island’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near James Island?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in James Island.
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