Is Isle of Palms a good place to buy a home in 2026?

Isle of Palms works as a place to buy in 2026 for buyers prioritizing beach access above nearly everything else, since it remains a barrier island in Charleston County with some of the highest prices and flood insurance costs among Brian's towns. Whether that tradeoff makes sense depends on a specific buyer's budget and how they plan to use the property. Brian Beatty can weigh an Isle of Palms purchase against those costs for a specific buyer.