Callawassie Island

On the south end of one of America's Happiest Seaside Towns, lies a private island surrounded by saltwater marsh offering lifestyle amenities focused around golf, tennis and the waterways. The sweet melodies of bird life is about all you'll hear, when you stop to listen on the Sea Islands South Carolina. Established in 1986, this 880 acre Low Country real estate development has a combination of lush vegetation and open common area space canopied by tall pine trees and live oak trees. Callawassie Island prides itself on obtaining certification as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat where it's common to spot deer, fox, egrets, herons and an occasional alligator.

Amenities include a 26,000 square foot golf clubhouse, restaurant, fitness center, two resorty-style swimming pools, six Har-Tru tennis courts, four community boat docks, and a River Club. An ideal combination for coastal retirement communities. The 27 hole championship Tom Fazio golf course renovation was completed in 2009. Property owners are required to become members of the golf club. Callawassie Island is golf cart friendly. The 11 miles of exposed marsh land surrounding the island provide excellent places to explore by kayak or go shrimping, crabbing and fishing. At the River Club, a kayak launch hugs the shore is easily accessible for residents. Callawassie Island has four private community boat docks, but no boat ramps. Boat ramps are conveniently located nearby. 

CALLAWASSIE ISLAND AMENITIES

• Gated Entrance
• 27 Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Tom Fazio
• 26,000 square foot Golf Clubhouse with Dining 
• Two Waterfront Resort-style Swimming Pools
• Six Har-Tru Tennis Courts
• Four Community Boat Docks
• Poolside River Club
• Fitness Center

The privacy of the island makes the common roadways popular for cycling, jogging, and walking. Man-made lakes and lagoons accent the common areas leading to individual neighborhoods. White wooden fences beautifully accent the bridges crossing over the waterways. The River Club is where you'll find one of the two community swimming pools and community boat docks. Covered patios and a community center add to the features of the River Club. Social clubs are very popular on the island and on the Sea Islands South Carolina. Members participate in monthly prime rib dinners, specialty nights, wine dinners, ecology presentations, informational events, trivia contests, traveling chefs, 50s dances, formal dances, and more. 

Approximately 505 homes are built of the 717 planned at this Low Country real estate development. Architectural styles are conservative and blend in with the natural beauty. Callawassie Island home prices are affordable. Townhomes begin in the mid $100k's. Patio homes are priced just below $200k and Callawassie Island single family homes start in the low $200k's. Members can choose their own builder. Previously approved builders include Hilton Head Island Builders, J Reynierson Homes and Titlon Group Signature Homes. Initiation fees are $15,000 and $7,680 a year for full golf privileges plus the annual $1,695 POA fee.