712 W Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439

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Listed by: vincent perna
Office: dunes properties of chas inc
MLS#:24014279
Source:SC_CTAR
712 W Ashley Avenue,Folly Beach, SC 29439
$2,650,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,474 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$2,650,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,797.83

About this home

Preservation Opportunity at the Edge of America - Folly Beach, SC. Welcome to the ''Porgy House,'' a historic gem on Folly Beach, SC. Built in 1933, this summer cottage belonged to Dubose and Dorothy Heyward and was a retreat for many notable friends, including George Gershwin in 1934. It was here that Gershwin fell in love with Dubose and Dorothy's novel and play ''Porgy,'' which inspired the creation of the legendary American opera ''Porgy and Bess.''The Porgy House offers a unique, museum-like glimpse into the 1930s life of Folly Beach. The home has been meticulously preserved, with necessary repairs made in the original style. Featuring an all-wood interior with wooden ceilings, walls, and floors, the house spans approximately 1,600 square feet over two stories.Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms flanking a full bathroom and a spacious living area that opens onto a sleeper's porch with a two-sided fireplace through two sets of double doors. Downstairs, there is another bedroom, a

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Home facts

  • Year built:1935
  • Listing ID #:24014279
  • Added:527 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 14, 2025 at 05:06 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Living area:1,474 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric, Heat Pump

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1935
  • Building area:1,474 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.48 Acres

Schools

  • High school:James Island Charter
  • Middle school:Camp Road
  • Elementary school:James Island

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,650,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,797.83
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