Mapping the Area

This map page is designed to give you a brief overview of the area and to help you relate proximity from one area to another with Charleston (Historic) being the focal point. Below we have a brief explanation of each of the pertinent areas that you would be able to search the MLS for homes in. There are also links for further information of each area. We will be updating the information periodically. Please contact us and let us know if you founf this page useful or any suggestions you may have.

• Charleston • North Charleston • Mount Pleasant • Johns Island • James Island

• Folly Beach • Kiawah Island/Seabrook Island • Wadmalaw Island • West Ashley

• Sullivans Island & Isle of Palm • Summerville • Goose Creek • Hanahan

• Daniel Island • Moncks Corner

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Charleston: The Historic Downtown District has stood throughout Charleston’s history as the cultural capital of the South and is considered by many to be a living museum, with a wonderful variety of things to do and see. In this beautifully preserved city you can experience historic landmarks, including 18th century homes and plantations, the Battery, museums, churches and the city market. The number of historic sites in Charleston South Carolina is astonishing. Charleston also boasts numerous art galleries that display the city’s impressive appreciation for the visual arts. Home price vary grreatly here from the transitional areas needing attention and starting in the high $200's to the grand dames in the historic district heading upwards of $10,000,000. The following link can provide you with more detail population and demographic info:

Charleston Vistor Center

SCIWAY~Charleston

WIKIPEDIA~CHARLESTON

Mount Pleasant: Mt. Pleasant is located directly across the new Cooper River Bridge. At the heart of Mt. Pleasant is the “old village” which is designated a National Register Historical District with gracious homes from the colonial and antebellum periods. Mt. Pleasant is home to one of the world’s largest naval and maritime museum complexes, Patriot’s Point, which is dominated by the World War II famous aircraft carrier, the Yorktown. Mt. Pleasant hosts several popular annual festivals. So, expect many exciting days when visiting Mt. Pleasant. Fantastic dining, shopping, and convenience have made Mount Pleasant alluring to a lot of buyers. Home prices can range from the very low end around $200,000 up to great sprawls with deep water access up to $4,000,000. Below are some websites for additional information:

TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT INFO

WIKIPEDIA~Mt. Pleasant

Johns Island: The largest island in South Carolina is also one of the most treasured places to people living around Charleston. Still rural in a lot of areas, this island is beautiful with countless mature oaks lining the roadways and many wide stretches of marsh and tidals leading to the intracoastal waterway. One of the few areas where you can still find large tracts of land to build, Johns Island has become a haven for people drawn to privacy, boating, and a slower pace. Johns Island boast many magnificient properties with unmatched water view that get up into the millions. At the same time, there are still a lot of properties that people have had in their families forever and have not been taken care of that can be eyesores. There is a lot of opportunity here for people wanting to buy and renovate or build there dream home on a nice parcel. This is also a great place for those interested in having horses and picking up some fresh shrimp from the Stono Market on the way home. The more sought after communities include Rushland, Briar's Creek, Gift Plantation, and Grimball Gates among others. Additional information can be found here;

SCIWAY~Johns Island

WIKIPEDIA~Johns Island

James Island: James Island is the island across the Stono River from West Ashley and across the harbor from Historic Charleston. Well established and convenient to bothe downton and Folly Beach, James Island is generally sought by people working downtown or with an affinity for the beach. Folly Rd is the main thoroughfare throughout the island and can get congested at peak traffic times. There are plenty of restaurants and decent shopping throughout the island. Home prices vary greatly from older ranch style homes off Fort Johnson ($200,000ish) that need a lot of repair, to grand waterfront homes in Stiles Point over $2,000,000. There are plenty of affordable townhomes under $200,000 here for those looking for a 2nd home or less maintenance.

SCIWAY/James Island

Wikepedia/James Island

Folly Beach: Known as the edge of America, Folly Beach is a sought after haven for surfers and beach lovers. There are some nice homes on this little island as well as some "Beach Bungalows" that may still run well over $700,000. There are usually a lot of rentals here as well that people may rent on a weekly basis. Little oak island is one of my favorite spots here. Some nice homes as well as nifty condos. Folly Rd is your only road on or off of Folly Island. Most of the shopping will be on James Island.

SCIWAY/Folly Beach

Kiawah Island/ Seabrook Island:

http://www.sciway.net/city/kiawahisland.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiawah_Island

http://www.sciway.net/city/seabrookisland.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seabrook_Island,_South_Carolina

Wadmalaw Island:

http://www.sciway.net/city/wadmalawisland.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadmalaw_Island,_South_Carolina

West Ashley:

http://www.sciway.net/reloc/west-ashley-charleston-sc-real-estate.html

Sullivans Island & Isle of Palms: