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Charleston Community Profiles

Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina...Charleston, South Carolina, that is. Whether you choose to live here for the laidback lifestyle or transferred by buisness or military installation. Learn more about our charming community and you will see why we are rated among the TOP 10 places to live. Charleston truly has it all beautiful beaches and recreational opportunities including boating, skiing, golf, and tennis; superb shopping experiences including unique boutiques and one-of-a-kind items from local artists; romantic sightseeing adventures; and fabulous restaurants ranging from casual eateries to five star dining. Known for our hospitality, Charleston combines history with beauty and charm. Come and visit and you will understand why.

The Greater Charleston area is also known as the Tri-county area because it encompasses three major counties Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester. Within these counties are several cities, towns and islands, each with their own special attractions and unique opportunities.

              

City of Charleston

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Downtown Charleston is about as picturesque as it comes. The architecture is one of a kind from the old Customs House to churches to some of the most amazing homes. Since its founding in 1670, Charleston has played an important role in the course of American history. There's so much to discover about the history of Charleston and much to see as well.
Take a Historic Home Tour via a horse drawn carriage ride. Then enjoy a unique shopping and dining experience along King Street and the Market area. Enjoy fresh produce and local art at the Farmers Market every Saturday morning.  For a fun evening, visit the Joe and watch a Charleston River Dogs Baseball game. Its a great family experience!
Our beautiful Charleston hosts several nationally recognized events each year bringing in thousands of visitors from all over the world. For 25 years, The Southeastern Wildlife Expo brings over 35,000 people to the Charleston area to the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation.  Enjoy exhibits, art, lectures and presentations.
Every year in the spring, Spoleto USA fills the Charleston city with culture and arts. There is so much to do and see with musicians and artists on street corners, opera, musicals, and plays filling theatres. This festival is recognized as one of the worlds major arts festivals with over 120 performances each year.
The nationally recognized Cooper River Bridge Run is a 3-day event every April that challenges approximately 38,000 participants, including professional runners and celebrities.

Photo of The Citadel                                                                       Photo of College of Charleston                              The Citadel

Higher Learning in the Charleston City Limits

Charleston is also home to the College of Charleston, The Citadel, The Charleston School of Law, and The Medical University of South Carolina and now the newly formed Art Institute of Charleston.

www.CofC.edu
www.Citadel.edu
www.musc.edu
www.artinstitutes.edu/charleston/

The Official Web Site of the City of Charleston, SC: www.CharlestonCity.info
Charleston County, SC Government: www.CharlestonCounty.org
Visitor Center: www.charlestoncvb.com
www.charlestonlinks.com

Spoleto USA: www.spoletousa.org

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition: www.sewe.com

    North Charleston

North Charleston, the"Boom Town" was incorporated in June 1972. North Charleston had a population of 21,000 and an area of seven square miles. Since that time, the city has tripled its population to over 80,000 and now encompasses more than 60 square miles. Constant growth makes it easy to see why North Charleston has become South Carolina's third largest municipality.

Since the early 1900's, the North Area has been a planned industrial community with its growth geared directly to the industry, military, and business communities. In 1912, a group of Charleston businessmen formed a development company, bought the Burton tract, and began to lay out an industrial city. Park Circle was laid out, with areas reserved for industrial, commercial, and residential usage. Park Circle was planned as one of only two garden city models in the US and most of the original planning concept remains today and is being revitalized via the Noisette Project.

Today, North Charleston is a vibrant city that attracts more than 2 million visitors annually. This thriving region boasts a 13,500-seat coliseum (home to East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) minor league hockey team the SC Stingrays), a convention center, a performing arts center (Broadway series) and an adjacent hotel complex. The city has excellent shopping facilities, malls (more recently Tanger Outlets), restaurants and beautifully planned neighborhoods.


The Official Page for city of North Charleston: www.northcharleston.org/

North Charleston Neighborhoods

The Park Circle area is home to an endearing main street as well as a vibrant recreation atmosphere. Some of the best restaurants in North Charleston are in the Park Circle area. This area is experiencing revitalization on a large scale. Park Circle´s revitalization began in 2000, 48 homes were sold in Park Circle.  By 2006, that number increased to 112. The average sales price for a home in the tri-county area is just over $300,000 according to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors´ multiple listing service.  The average cost of a house in Park Circle is $250,000. That kind of price is attracting young professionals, entrepreneurs, and to older couples seeking smaller homes now that their children are grown and have left the nest.  The nearby Centre Pointe retail development contains major shopping venues such as the Tanger Outlet Center, Super Wal-Mart and Sam´s Club, plus a host of other stores and restaurants. The community´s comfortable, small-town feel, with tree-lined streets, a scenic duck pond, and parks, recreational access to the Cooper River add to Park Circle´s atmosphere. Park Circle is one of the best neighborhoods to live in North Charleston, SC if you are looking for a convenient location. Park Circle provides immediate access to I-26 giving easy access to downtown and 526 which will express you to West Ashley or Mount Pleasant. Park Circle to Beaches 17.5 Miles.  To Charleston Municipal Airport or Charleston Air Force Base, 3 Miles.   To Historic Downtown Charleston, 7 Miles. Community School Information

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Coosaw Creek Country Club is a vision of "Southern Classic" style homes, offering a brief, easy commute, local shops and eateries and local schools that pride themselves on quality education. This upscale community has become the gem of the Charleston area, and with the completion of the final phase, it is home to 330 permanent residents on almost 650 acres of beautifully landscaped property sprinkled with lagoons and woodlands.

Coosaw Creek emanates a southern air of low-key living. The community has a wonderfully designed 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, a million-dollar plus junior Olympic swim complex, tennis courts, and play area in addition to the 10,000 square foot clubhouse, which is the centerpiece of the community. The amenities keep residents entertained with all of the sports and social events such as fashion shows, holiday hayrides, wine tasting and theme dinners reserved for the best in upscale living.

Coosaw Creek is one of the best neighborhoods to live in North Charleston if you are looking for a sense of community, security and luxury. Property owners find themselves part of a close group who are very involved in every aspect of family and community life.

Community School Information

Coosaw Creek to Beaches, 30 miles, To Charleston Municipal Airport or Charleston Air Force Base, 5.5 miles.  To Historic Downtown Charleston, 15 miles.

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SOLD 8/1/2008 8300 Tyrian Path

Indigo on the Ashley is a community of semicustom homes on relatively large lots, along the Ashley River. Located along the marsh in the back of the Indigo Fields subdivision, Indigo on the Ashley features 44 lots, each about one-third of an acre or more. The layout includes three cul-de-sacs and a six-acre green space. There is no through-traffic. The community has attracted interest from a wide range of buyers, including families, retirees and military professionals. People like that it's quiet and so close to everything It's also in the good Dorchester 2 school district. Indigo on the Ashley is one of the best neighborhoods to live in North Charleston, SC if you want to appreciate the beauty of the landscape of the Ashley River and want a neighborhood with a variety of homestyles.   Community School Information  Indigo on the Ashley to Area Beaches, 25 Mile,  To Charleston Municipal Airport or Charleston Air Force Base within 2 miles, to downtown Historic District, 10 miles.

 

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Higher Learning in North Charleston

Summerville

www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown/

Goose Creek 
Goose Creek, located in Berkeley County, was established in 1961. Goose Creek is uniquely positioned between I-26 and 526 and it is a wonderful blend of the affordability of Summerville and the retail activity of North Charleston. Since 1961, the town has witnessed rapid growth in residential relocation. Goose Creek is home to the Naval Weapons Station and Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and soon to be Google. Just minutes from Summerville via Myer Rd, Northwoods Mall, and 13 miles from Charleston, Goose Creek residents are uniquely poised to take advantage of the very best both cities offer. Goose Creek has their own Wal-Mart and Lowes located off 176. 

The source of the name "Goose Creek" has been lost to history. Some have theorized that the area was named after the gooseneck turns in the creek that extended off the Cooper River. Others say the name came from the prominence of geese in the waterway. It is possible that the name has Native American origins. No matter the source, since the late 1600s this area of the low country has been known as Goose Creek.
 
Today over 30,000 people proudly call Goose Creek home. Residents enjoy the sense of community that has emerged over the area's long history, and appreciate the natural beauty that drew early settlers to Goose Creek. A new Municipal Complex built in 1999 is home to City Hall, the Police Department and the Municipal Court. Single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums, are available to those looking to relocate to the area, or purchase an investment property. Goose Creek has experienced strong property values despite the slow down in residential real estate.

Popular neighborhoods: If you are looking for an established community with mature landscaping, you won't want to miss Crowfield Plantation. Walking trails, golf course, 75 acre beautiful lakes and an award winning Westview Elementary School make this a wonderful community. Liberty Hall Plantation is about 4 years old and is one of the original plantations in Goose Creek.  The community is a planned unit development with sidewalks, community pool, cabana, volleyball courts, and play parks. It's great location is convenient to 526 and I-26 and close to the Naval Weapons Station. There's also Devon Forest, off 176, which is known for affordable homes and its great location close to Lowes, Wal-Mart and Myer Rd.

www.cityofgoosecreek.com

www.cityofhanahan.info www.sciway.net.cnty.berkeley.html

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Hanahan Neighborhoods

Tanner Plantation has a variety of new construction and resale homes ranging from $150s for a starter home to marsh front homes up to $500K+.  Tanner Planation is a new development in Hanahan SC,  and surrounds the Goose Creek Reservoir. People love Tanner Plantation for many reasons but mostly love the location.  Tanner Plantation is one of the best neighborhoods to live in if your a military family. Located just minutes from both the Naval Weapons Station and the Charleston Air Force Base.  Tanner Station located at the main entrance boasts a newly opened Bi-Lo grocery store, as well as, gourmet wine and cheese shop, and a new 24 hour health club. Tanner is conveniently located off N. Rhett just mins to I-526 and is also accessible to I-26 via NAD Rd Community School Information

James Island began experiencing the greatest growth in 1993 with the opening of the James Island Expressway.  This new access made development easy and well sought after. James Island is a popular place for a family lifestyle that is yet still close to the city.  The island offers all types of housing options which draws people from many different backgrounds and lifestyles.

There's no short of recreational opportunities, most popularly, the James Island County Park which includes 643-acre park offers biking, nature trails, a climbing wall, an elaborate playground, pedal boats, kayaking, 16 acres of lagoons, fishing and crabbing dock, and picnic areas. There are 10 vacation cottages and a campground, and a water park called Splash Zone.  

West Ashley 
Though West Ashley is not a separate city, this suburb of the city of Charleston is named for its geographic location, located west of the Ashley River. Driving through W. Ashley on Highway 17 South or Savannah Highway you will see how diverse this community is as you find high-end interior decorating boutiques beside a bar filled with college students, construction workers and bankers. The real estate market in this area is thriving thanks to new construction and the community's proximity to shopping malls, access from 526, Charleston Airport, Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville and James Island.

The city limits of Charleston extend across the Ashley River outside of towntown. In fact, it is the place where the English colonists established the first permanent settlement in the Carolinas in 1670.  You can visit it today at the Charleston Towne Landing State Historic Site. The site is 663-acres that features a reproduction of the 17th century boat, a habitat zoo and gorgeous Lowcountry views. It's a favorite picnic location for families and visitors.

West Ashley also features three of the area's most photograhed and visited plantations, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place pictured left, and Magnolia Gardens pictured below. Despite its history, West Ashley is a thriving urban community.

Mt Pleasant

There is no mountain in Mt. Pleasant. The town earned its name because early Charleston settlers crossed the Cooper River by boat and had to climb up a towering river bank about 12 ft high. "Mt. P" offers both new and old communities. The new Cooper River Bridge, now known as the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, allows residents easy access to Downtown Charleston and I-26. Mt Pleasant is one of the most convenient areas connecting residents to the beach es of Sullivan's Island to historic Downtown Charleston.  The original town of Mt Pleasant was founded in 1680. Starting in the early 1990s, Mount Pleasant experienced rapid growth after 526 was completed making access even easier. Mount Pleasant definitely has a small town appeal but offers so much that many residents say they never leave town.

Patriots Point is one of Mount Pleasant's biggest attraction.  This is one of the world's largest naval and maritime museums. Visitors may board the famous aircraft carrier, Yorktown, World War II's Fighting Lady. Just minites away is the original heart of the town, affectionally named, the Old Village. This National Register district provides visitors with an up close look at stunning homes from the colonial and antebellum periods. Alhambra Hall offers a panoramic view of the harbor, a picturesque public park for all to enjoy.

Shem Creek is one of the most photographed spots in Charleston.  It's adjacent to the Old Village, and serves as port for the area's shrimping fleet. You'll want to visit the seafood restaurants on either side of the creek. 
                                             

Don't miss the dining experience in Mt Pleasant. Be sure to visit Langdon's, Mustard Seed and Old Village Post House just to name a few.  You'll discover many of your own favorites. The Town Centre is a popular shopping destination as well. Annual events hosted in Mt Pleasant that you won't want to miss are the Annual Blessing of the Fleet held at Alhambra Hall and the Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation.

For more information, please visit the following website(s).
www.townofmountpleasant.com

 Mount Pleasant Neighborhoods

Brickyard Plantation Located approximately 11 miles North of Downtown Charleston, 6 miles from local beaches, Brickyard Plantation is situated in one of the most sought-after locations of the Lowcountry! Bordered by Boone Hall Plantation and Horlbeck Creek, Brickyard Plantation offers 513 acres of beautifully protected living space. With 100 acres of land dedicated to protected lakes, forests, and wetlands.   Brickyard Plantation is the best neighborhood if you love amenities with two swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, pedestrian paths, fitness center, boat landing and more, the Brickyard community has something for everyone! With the Wando River just minutes downstream, this neighborhood is a boat lovers dream. Community School Information

Belle Hall Plantation is one of the Best neighborhoods East of the Cooper River in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Seven neighborhoods make up the Belle Hall, with starter single-family homes beginning at $250,000 for 1,300 square feet and rising to over $1 million for more than 5,000 square feet. Besides an incredibly convenient location, Belle Hall has wonderful amenity centers.   It offers two miles of walking trails, a crabbing dock, a community park, ponds and great pools. Just off I-526, residents are within walking distance of Belle Hall Shopping Center and Belle Station, which offer grocery stores, a coffee shop, clothing stores, restaurants, specialty shops and services. Belle Hall is a convenient location for communters, shopping and dining.   Mount Pleasant has some of the best schools in Charleston County.

Community School Information

Folly Beach is known for its natural beauty, rare birds, history, surfing and unmatched climate. If you are a bird watcher, this is the place for you! If you are a history buff, you may want to visit Morris Island, where the lighthouse still stands and the soul of the Civil War can still be felt. Folly Beach has some of the best in-shore and offshore fishing on the East Coast and this beach has one of the longest piers on the East perfect for fishing or dancing in the moonlight. The Wash Out on Folly is a favorite spot among surfers, where many surfing associations hold their tournaments.
For more information, please visit the following website(s).
www.cityoffollybeach.com

Johns Island, SC real estate is found on the east coast's second largest sea-island. The atmostpher is designed for relaxed living a short drive to downtown Charleston. The beautiful live oaks give this island a authentic Lowcountry feel. There are 2 public golf courses & 2 private/resort golf courses located on Johns Island. While these are private resort islands, visitors can still access the Kiawah Island beach through the county park, Beachwater Park.

The Angel Oak a popular visitor attration. It's is a 1400 year old live oak tree with a height of 65 ft. Its largest limb has a circumference of 11.25 ft., and a length of 89 ft. It is considered the oldest living tree east of the Mississippi River. With a circumference of 25.5' and a shade area of 17,000 sq. ft., this oak is cautiously maintained by the City of Charleston. The Angel Oak park is located off Bohicket Road.

In the Daniel Island neighborhoods, residents enjoy green spaces, marshes, creeks or river access from at least one access point. The island is filled with sidewalks and tree-lined streets. Daniel Island was designed to be a self contained island town with its own church, schools, town center, and office and retail spaces. Daniel Island is home to Bishop England, Charleston's Catholic High School which relocated there recently. For more information, visit:

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

www.familycirclecup.com

   
These two islands are bounded on the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean with beautiful broad beaches and on the northwest by tidal marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway with deep water for boating. Both Islands were severely damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989 but have since cleaned up, rebuilt and perfected barrier island community living. Real estate buyers can expect to pay above average prices for homes for sale on Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms real estate.  Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms in Charleston SC offer luxurious beach homes and condominiums for sale, home prices and lot prices. They can only be accessed from Mt Pleasant by taking either the Isle of Palms connector from Highway 17 North to IOP or, the Ben Sawyer Bridge off Coleman Blvd. This is a beautiful drive through undeveloped land over tidal creeks and marshes--perfect for spotting egrets, herons, ibises, and osprey. Isle of Palms is an island with newer homes, including the luxury resort Wild Dunes. Golf courses, beautiful beaches and convenience to the city of Charleston make this community popular and pricey.

Sullivan's Island is an older, established residential and vacation community. Fort Moultrie National Historic Site is located on the west end of Sullivan's Island.
www.townofsullivanisland-sc.com
www.isle-of-palms.sc.com

Don't miss the traditional experience of The Windjammer while you are on the island. www.jammercam.com 

If youve never been to Charleston, prepare to be charmed! You are about to discover one of Americas most beautiful, charming and historic cities.  The Charleston Metro area consists of about 10 cities that offer a variety of stores, restaurants, shops and offices all within a short commute.  In addition to the rich history, there is so much to do.  There are several public beaches, county parks, golf and tennis facilities, and shopping centers.  Entertainment opportunities abound and the Cooper River Bridge Run, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and Spoleto Festival, U.S.A. are just some of the most popular events that both residents and visitors look forward to each year.  Charleston is also home to the minor league baseball team, the Charleston Riverdogs, the Stingray hockey team, and the Charleston Battery soccer team.  There are many factors to consider when selecting your next home, location, schools, amenities and more! Relocation is no big thing.  It's hundreds of little things.  Allow me to be of service as a way to say thank you for your service.   Our team will handle all the little things.

Charleston Air Force Base
Official home page: http://public.charleston.amc.af.mil/ 


Charleston AFB, home of the 437th Airlift Wing, is located about 10 miles from downtown Charleston on approximately 3400 acres of land within the North Charleston city limits. The 437th Airlift Wing is part of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) and is aligned under 21st Air Force at McGuire AFB, NJ.
Charleston Air Force Base is the first home of the Air Force's newest airlifter, the C-17 Globemaster III. With the C-17 and C-141 as our primary weapons systems, Team Charleston provides airlift for all services of the Department of Defense and other government agencies worldwide.
CAFB is located in the heart of the Lowcountry - the portion of historic South Carolina where pine and oak forests meet with the natural beauty of Intercoastal Waterway marshes and gorgeous barrier island beaches. The greater metropolitan region has a population of 500,000.