509 E Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439
509 E Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 | MLS 25017229 Photo 1
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Sold
$700,000
0.1%

509 E Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439

Single Family Detached Property Type
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq. Ft.
1940 Year Built
Charleston County
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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!!!
MLS # 25017229
Monthly HOA N/A
Date Sold 9/25/2025
Last Updated 8/11/2026

Location

Contact Agent

Greg Boger | Avenue Realty

Greg Boger | Avenue Realty

(843) 277-5845

Property Details

Community Information

Address 509 E Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Area 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
County Charleston
City Folly Beach
Subdivision Folly Beach
Zip Code 29439
Condo Folly Beach

School Information

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

Architecture

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1940
Stories 2
Style Cottage
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Building Area 1530
Roof Built-Up
Foundation Crawl Space
Parking Features Off Street

Features / Amenities

Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Living/Dining Combo
Flooring Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features Balcony, Stoop
Patio And Porch Wrap Around, Porch
Window Window Treatments
Community Features Boat Ramp, Dog Park, Park, Tennis Court(s), Trash
Cooling Yes/No Yes
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Heating Wall Unit(s)

Property Features

Lot Size 5,227 Sq. Ft. / 0.12 Acres
Lot Features High, Interior Lot, Level
Utilities City of Folly Beach, Dominion Energy
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
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

Tax and Financial Info

Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Flood Insurance

Price Change History

Date Old Price New Price Percent Change
9/26/2025 $699,000 $700,000
0.1%

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Listing Information Last Updated 8/11/2026
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