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    712 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439

    3beds
    1,474sqft
    : 
    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
    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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    Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 02:52pm

    Listed by:

    Dunes Properties of Chas Inc

    Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 24014279MLS Logo
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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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