Neighborhoods
Greater Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Located just across the Cooper River from Charleston, Mt. Pleasant provides a vibrant but laid-back atmosphere for those who want to get away from the urban lifestyle downtown. With an incredible array of outdoor recreational opportunities, abundant shopping and dining options as well as nationally-recognized public schools, it’s easy to understand why the community is one of the fastest-growing in the state. Lots of residential and business development is going on as the town continues to expand. Mt. Pleasant residential options range from historic waterfront properties, single-family homes in country clubs and gated communities to modern condominiums and apartments overlooking the harbor.
Daniel Island
While the 4,000-acre Daniel Island is part of the City of Charleston, only 15 minutes from downtown it feels more like a coastal village. The award-winning master-planned community was developed 20 years ago with the goal of embracing the natural environment. Nestled between the Cooper and Wando Rivers with over 23 miles of rivers and creeks, 25 miles of trails, and parks in every neighborhood, Daniel Island is the outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The community offers everything from expansive estate-like homes with private docks to single-family homes, townhouses and apartment complexes. The southern coastal architectural style here features lots of porches and very high ceilings.
North Charleston
North Charleston is one of the largest cities in South Carolina, home to more than 100,000 residents in about 80 square miles. Originally developed as an industrial complex, the area is in the midst of massive revitalization efforts and a surge of new businesses are going in. The Riverside Park on the former Navy Base offers a great venue for events and concerts or a nice stroll along the water. Older communities like Park Circle boast rejuvenated hip downtown areas while newly constructed neighborhoods offer a variety of amenities such as docks with deepwater access and community swimming pools.
West Ashley
As the moniker suggests, West Ashley is the area across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston. The original settlement site on the river’s west bank is now a county park and some well-preserved plantations are located nearby. Former rail lines were converted into greenways that tie quaint neighborhoods together and offer a convenient way to access new and revitalized shopping centers and sports facilities. Older neighborhoods such as Avondale, Byrnes Downs and Windermere have brick cottages and mid-century ranch houses while lots of new residential subdivisions offer homes of various sizes and styles.
James Island
Located just across the James Island Connector from downtown, James Island offers marsh front property, deep water access, and proximity to Folly Beach. Historic plantations and military forts blend with golf courses and well-appointed parks to give James Island its unique diversity of style and feel. Riverland Terrace, nestled along the inland waterway under grand oaks, has a municipal boat landing and golf course and hosts eclectic restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. Former plantations and farmlands were developed into neighborhoods with quiet streets, large lawns, and lots of water, offering everything from ranch houses to large well-appointed homes.
John's Island
Johns Island is one of the largest islands in South Carolina--located west of James Island and east of Wadmalaw--and it offers easy access to nearby beaches at Kiawah and Seabrook Island. Johns Island is where rural agricultural land and horse farms cohabitate with new construction and neighborhoods with many modern amenities. Various architectural styles are represented on Johns Island and many homes boast water views and deep water access to the Stono River. There are a lot of farms and horses on Johns Island--goats, too!--and at just 20 minutes from downtown, it’s the closest Charleston suburb that still has a rural vibe.
Wadmalaw Island
The bridge over Church Creek is the only way to access Wadmalaw Island other than by boat, making it a great place to live for those who want to get away from it all. Much of the land on this small island is zoned agricultural and is protected from development, a nature-lover’s dream of grand oak trees and lots of fishing creeks. Several neighborhoods allow equestrians to keep horses on their property--even without owning a farm. Charleston Tea Plantation and Firefly Distillery offer tours and are great venues for hosting events and the docks at nearby Cherry Point provide fresh seafood right off the boat.
Edisto Island
Edisto Island’s sixty-seven square miles in unincorporated Charleston County consists of farmland and horse farms, large tracts of land with modern homes and deepwater access, a few quiet neighborhoods and the beautiful architecture of old plantations. Located between Charleston and Beaufort, getting to Edisto Island and its nearby Edisto Beach is one of the prettiest drives in the Lowcountry. The ACE Basin and the Botany Bay Wildlife Preserves protect the natural environment and offer nature enthusiasts an uncommon experience.
Historic Lower Peninsula
Charleston Beaches
