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Charleston SC Areas
Tour Charleston SC neighborhoods, area real estate, communities, subdivisions, cities and towns. Find Homes For Sale in the greater Charleston SC area including Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, James Island, West Ashley, Sullivan's Island, Kiawah, Seabrook Island, North Charleston and Summerville SC.CharlestonHistoric Downtown Properties »
Charleston is the second largest city in South Carolina (Columbia, the capital, takes first place). The city's Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses three counties: Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester. This is sometimes called the "Tri-County Area" or the "Trident Area". Projected population growth for the Charleston metro area was 600,000 people by the year 2015. Charleston has a warm climate. In January, the average temperature is 55 degrees; in July, it's 82 on the average. But it's prudent to note that summertime temperatures can peak above the 100-degree mark. And the humidity, which is considerable in the Lowcountry during any season, makes the hot seem hotter and the cold seem colder. Spring in Charleston, however, more than compensates for any discomfort during the other seasons. Many consider it the best time of year in the area; days are warm, nights barely chilled, and the whole world appears to be dripping in wisteria vines and azalea blossoms. 2018 - Charleston South Carolina is voted again as best city in the United States! Daniel Island
The Charleston economy continues to be sound and growing. The economic boom is most evident in the vast, recently connected lands of Daniel Island and Cainhoy. Just to the east and north of peninsular Charleston, these areas were annexed in 1991 into the city of Charleston. Daniel Island, which is 4,500 acres, was developed as a planned, environmentally sensitive community. Charleston also offers a wealth of job opportunities. Throughout the area, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance was responsible for securing more than 4,585 new jobs, including those at the Nucor steel plant and Mikasa, a manufacturer of tabletop products. More than eight million tons of cargo pass through the Port of Charleston every year. As the largest cargo port on the Southeast Atlantic and Gulf coasts (the seventh largest container port nationwide), the port directly and indirectly employs an estimated 17,000 people. Throughout history, Charleston has stood as the cultural capital of the South. The performing arts are well represented here with a symphony orchestra, community theater groups, and several ballet companies. The Gibbes Museum of Art and numerous art galleries display the city's impressive appreciation for visual pleasures. The abundant examples of architectural preservation, showing the city's longstanding heritage of building excellence and craftsmanship, also bear witness to this esthetic awareness. For five consecutive years, Charleston has been recognized in popular tourist magazines as one of the top-10 domestic travel destinations. It was recently awarded the top place for best city in North America by Travel and Leisure magazine. It's even been proclaimed by etiquette guru Marjabelle Young Stewart as the "most mannerly" city in America. We hope that will turn out to be your experience as well. Link to our Visitor's Bureau and Link to Charleston Facts.
Mt. Pleasant
Anyone who crosses the new Cooper River bridge into Mt. Pleasant will never forget the journey. Directly across the Cooper River from Charleston, Mt. Pleasant dates its founding to 1680. Today, the city carefully preserves its rich heritage and small-town appeal. Sullivan's IslandSullivan's Island Real Estate »
Due south of Mt. Pleasant and across the Intracoastal Waterway, Sullivan's Island is one of Mt. Pleasant's three true barrier islands (Isle of Palms and the private island of Dewees are the other two). Access to the island is via the Ben Sawyer Causeway (S.C. Highway 703) from Mt. Pleasant or via the Isle of Palms Connector (S.C. Highway 517) through the Isle of Palms. Isle of PalmsAs the years have gone by, the Isle of Palms has grown increasingly popular as a resort and residential island. The year-round population is about 5,000, but when you add the seasonal renters and the day visitors, the island can host thousands of additional people on any given summer day. Its proximity to Charleston is one of the reasons; its six miles of wide, sparkling beach is another attraction. Those who are here for the short term can enjoy a wide range of accommodations from one end of the island to the other. And the island has a full complement of shops, restaurants, goods, and services to make life very comfortable.
World-famous Wild Dunes resort, at the northeast end of the island, offers fine restaurants, conference facilities, a fitness center, multiple tennis courts, and two championship Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, Wild Dunes is a busy destination all year long. The Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor is one of the finest marinas on the Eastern Seaboard. Maybe best of all, Wild Dunes is still only 15 miles from downtown Charleston, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the best of both worlds.
North CharlestonNorth Charleston Real Estate » North Charleston, only incorporated in 1972, is geographically the third-largest city in South Carolina, with a population of 72,000. Its reputation as the hub of the Lowcountry is justified; it's clearly the business and transportation center for the lower half of the state. The international airport and the Amtrak station are here. Also, Interstate 26 and the Mark Clark Expressway (Interstate 526) make getting anywhere in the Lowcountry a snap.
One of North Charleston's main attractions is the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, which includes the 14,000-seat Coliseum and the 2,250-seat Performing Arts Center. These state-of-the-art venues draw crowds from all over the area and host a wide variety of events ranging from Broadway shows to major rock concerts and ice shows. It's also the home of the South Carolina Stingrays, our local ice hockey team. Not only does the area have more than 4,252 hotel rooms, but the rates are also generally lower than those found elsewhere in the Lowcountry (especially downtown Charleston). This makes North Charleston a favorite haunt for business types and convention travelers. If you're arriving via I-26, you may want to stop at the North Charleston Visitor Center just across from the Coliseum. You'll find plenty of area information there. Berkeley County
Much of the northern portion of Berkeley County is still productive, cultivated farmland. Most of the eastern portion of the county and large areas of the west remain in beautiful pine forests--one of the county's most distinctive features. It is exciting to note that Berkeley County is making inroads (and news) in the Information Technology and Aerospace sectors. Big things are happening in Berkeley County, not to mention some jaw dropping real estate communities. See more » Dorchester County
Summerville is located in Dorchester county. Dorchester's $127 million in economic development during 1997 largely came from the expansion of existing industries. The major employers in Dorchester County include the Robert Bosch Corp. (anti-lock braking systems), LINQ Industrial Fabrics (woven polypropylene fabrics), Lieber Correctional Institute and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. West Ashley
The City of Charleston annexed its first West Ashley tract in 1960, and the area has been growing ever since. The population doubled from 1960 to 1990 and was approaching 60,000 at last count. By far, the largest employer West Ashley (you'll get used to saying it that way) is Bon Secours-St. Francis Hospital, which relocated to a new facility in December 1996. This huge, 32-acre medical complex added 875 new jobs to the area economy, and many other spin-off businesses have followed suit. James & Johns Island
Johns Island Real Estate » Geographically, James Island, which lies due west of the Charleston Peninsula, is less rural than Johns Island. It is essentially a bedroom community for Charleston with small shopping strips scattered along the main roads of Maybank Highway and Folly Road.
What remains of James Island's rural character may be threatened by the easy access now made possible by the James Island Expressway (S.C. Highway 30). This increasingly busy roadway connecting the island to the Peninsula is fueling rapid development--especially along Folly Road toward Folly Beach. The remaining tracts of farmland are likely victims of rising land values and are prime targets for real estate developers. While Johns Island may be still agricultural in appearance, change is in the air. A recent study shows that Johns Island is home to more than half of the nearly 2,000 people employed on the resort islands of Kiawah and Seabrook (plus most of the 400 more who work there during the busy season). Some say this is a preview of the island's future. Forecasters predict that Johns Island will continue to be developed into another bedroom community for Charleston, much like James Island is today. Folly Beach
This eccentric and diverse beach town--likes to call itself "the edge of America." Only 15 minutes from historic Charleston, this is a tourist's world: one where there's plenty to see and do.
Crabbing, sunning, surfing, swimming, surf fishing, biking, waterskiing, and sailing are going on. You name it, Folly Beach has got it. Folly touts its 1,000-foot fishing pier, finished in 1995, complete with snack bar, tackle shop, and full-service seafood restaurant. The pier Kiawah Island
The island has a year-round population of approx. 1,656, according to a head count. But the population swells enormously on any summer day, when the hoards of beach lovers (young and old) come out to play. Employment opportunities are almost exclusively limited to the tourist trade. Seabrook IslandCheck out Seabrook Island Resort »
The Club at Seabrook offers championship golf courses: Crooked Oaks, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Ocean Winds, designed by Willard Byrd. A beach club, a tennis center, the new lake house center and a beautiful Island House Club with restaurants, bar lounges, and a golf pro shop are here. Also unique to Seabrook is its equestrian center.
The island has more than 450 villas available for rent as well as more than 1,055 permanent residents whose homes are situated along the beach, marshes, lakes, and golf courses. "Best" Neighborhoods »Some of the most popular and best Charleston neighborhoods include newer subdivisions, gated communities and new construction in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island and Summerville. View more popular Charleston neighborhood homes on the market ». Quick Areas Search
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