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 living room, a dine-in kitchen, a second bathroom, and a screened porch off the kitchen. Adding to the home's charm is a writer's booth at the back of the property, where both Dubose and Dorothy Heyward found inspiration. The home sits on approximately half an acre, just across the street from the ocean, surrounded by magnificent live oak and palm trees, offering plenty of privacy. This historic home will be sold with a preservation easement, seeking a dedicated "Porgy and Bess" enthusiast to become the next steward of this slice of history.
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$2,650,000
712 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
3beds
1,474sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.48 Acres Lot
$2,626,500 Zestimate®
$1,798/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-sided fireplaceDine-in kitchenScreened porchWooden ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 02:52pm
Listed by:
Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 24014279

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 3251600007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: City of Folly Beach, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Folly Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,798/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $600,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,771
- Date on market: 6/5/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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