01 / The communities

Every corner of the island, mapped.

These guides cover the neighborhoods of Johns Island, SC 29455: where each one sits, what the homes and lots are like, how the community feels, and what is nearby. Eleven profiles now, and the list grows as the island does.

Aerial view of a Johns Island community amenity center with a swimming pool, covered seating area, playground, lake and green spaces

11 neighborhood guides on the island

01 Barberry Woods Established family homes in a quiet, settled corner of the island. 02 Stonoview True deep-water river living on the banks of the Stono. 03 Grimball Gates A gated community on the island's front end, minutes from the city. 04 Rushland Landing A private, upscale marshfront enclave on River Road. 05 The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation Custom Lowcountry homes on one of the state's oldest plantation sites. 06 Kiawah River A 2,000-acre agrihood where the river, the farm and the homes share the land. 07 Oakfield A quiet residential corner of the island, kept intentionally low-key. 08 Brownswood Village A straightforward, family-friendly neighborhood in the island's center. 09 Fenwick Woods Newer construction with the island's easygoing pace. 10 St. Johns Woods A low-profile residential pocket, described honestly rather than guessed at. 11 Whitney Lakes A master-planned community built around a 25-acre lake.

How we research

Profiles draw on public records and verified sources. Where a community keeps a low profile, we say so plainly and describe it conservatively rather than invent details. Live somewhere listed here and spot a gap? Tell us and we will set the record straight.

New to the island?

Not sure where to start? The island's neighborhoods range from deep-water river homes to quiet farm-adjacent streets. If you are weighing a move, a local Realtor who knows every one of these communities can help. Say hello any time.

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