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The neighborhoods

Charleston, one block at a time.

Insider notes on the corners of the Lowcountry where we spend our weeks — and our weekends.
Oak-lined Charleston street

South of Broad

$1.4M – $9M

Charleston's most historic blocks — antebellum mansions, the Battery, and a five-minute walk to Rainbow Row.

Cobblestone lanes, antebellum single houses, gated walled gardens.

A weekend, locally

  • Morning walk along the Battery seawall
  • Coffee at The Daily on King
  • Lunch at Husk, drinks at FIG

Schools

Memminger Elementary, Buist Academy (lottery), private options nearby.

Commute

Ten minutes to MUSC. Twenty to the airport off peak.

What to know before you offer

  • Most properties are designated historic. Renovations require BAR review.
  • Flood zone X to AE depending on block; insurance varies meaningfully.
  • Inventory is thin year-round, often four to six homes on market.

Sullivan's Island

$1.8M – $14M

A barrier-island village of quiet beaches, beach cottages, and the kind of restaurants you tell friends about.

Beach village pace, two stoplights, no high-rises ever.

A weekend, locally

  • Sunrise walk at Station 16
  • Lunch at The Obstinate Daughter
  • Sunset on the back deck at Poe's

Schools

Sullivan's Island Elementary, Moultrie Middle, Wando High.

Commute

Twenty-five minutes to downtown over the Ravenel Bridge.

What to know before you offer

  • Short-term rentals are tightly restricted; this is a residents' island.
  • Lot sizes are generous by Charleston standards, often a third of an acre.
  • Insurance is higher than peninsula but stable over the last five years.

Hampton Park Terrace

$700K – $1.6M

Tree-lined streets, restored bungalows, and a coffee-and-bookstore weekend pace just minutes from downtown.

Sidewalks, bungalows, a community feel three minutes from Upper King.

A weekend, locally

  • Saturday market in Hampton Park
  • Coffee at Babas, lunch at Park & Grove
  • Concert on the green at the bandstand

Schools

James Simons Elementary, Burke High; many families opt for charter or private.

Commute

Five minutes to the medical district, ten to downtown.

What to know before you offer

  • Historic district overlay; exterior changes require review.
  • Strong demand from first-time buyers and downsizers alike.
  • Most homes are 1910 to 1925 and reward a careful inspection.

Daniel Island

$900K – $5M

Master-planned waterfront living with top-rated schools, marinas, and a walkable village center.

Master-planned, walkable, family-forward, and quietly upscale.

A weekend, locally

  • Brunch at Laurel on Daniel Island
  • Tennis at the LTP Center
  • Sunset paddle on Beresford Creek

Schools

Daniel Island School (K-8), Philip Simmons High; consistently top-rated.

Commute

Twenty minutes to downtown, fifteen to the airport.

What to know before you offer

  • HOA covers the trail system, parks, and most exterior aesthetics.
  • Waterfront and golf-course homes carry meaningful premiums.
  • Inventory turns quickly in spring; pre-market access matters.
Twilight aerial of the Charleston peninsula
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