Our Communities

Discover the Charleston-area communities we know and love.

Find Your Charleston Community

From historic downtown Charleston to the barrier islands of Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, each community offers its own character and lifestyle. Explore them all to find your perfect fit.

Premier Lowcountry Suburb

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant sits just across the Cooper River from downtown Charleston — a town that grew from a sleepy waterfront village into one of South Carolina’s most desirable communities. Top-rated schools, the historic Old Village, easy access to Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, and a strong sense of place make Mount Pleasant the most popular family destination in the Charleston area.

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Historic Heart of the Lowcountry

Charleston

Charleston is one of America’s most beloved cities — a place where cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and harborfront living meet a world-class food scene and a thriving local culture. From the historic district’s pastel rowhouses to the modern condos along the Cooper River, Charleston offers a richness of choice you won’t find anywhere else in the South.

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Established Charleston Living

West Ashley

West Ashley sits across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston — the metro’s classic established suburb. Mature trees, family-friendly streets, and a wide range of mid-priced homes make it one of the most popular places to buy in the Charleston area, with quick access to both downtown and Folly Beach.

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Master-Planned Waterfront Community

Daniel Island

Daniel Island is a 4,000-acre master-planned community on a Cooper River island just 15 miles from downtown Charleston. Known for excellent schools, a walkable downtown core, world-class tennis (the Credit One Charleston Open), golf, marinas, and a strong family-oriented neighborhood culture — Daniel Island consistently ranks among the top places to live in South Carolina.

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Established Neighborhoods, Coastal Access

James Island

James Island is a residential island just south of downtown Charleston, connected by the James Island Connector. Established neighborhoods with mature live oaks, a mix of mid-century cottages and newer family homes, and easy access to both downtown Charleston and Folly Beach make James Island a top choice for buyers who want Lowcountry living without beach-town prices.

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Seven Miles of Atlantic Beach

Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms (IOP) is an upscale barrier island just east of Mount Pleasant — seven miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beach, family-friendly neighborhoods, and the Wild Dunes Resort with two Tom Fazio championship golf courses. Isle of Palms blends beach-town casual with Lowcountry luxury.

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Small Island, Lowcountry Charm

Sullivan’s Island

Sullivan’s Island is a small barrier island just north of Charleston Harbor — three square miles of beach cottages, oceanfront homes, and a single Main Street with a handful of well-loved restaurants. Strict zoning has kept the island quiet and residential, with no high-rises and a strong local community.

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Resort Living on Isle of Palms

Wild Dunes

Wild Dunes is a 1,600-acre resort community on the eastern end of Isle of Palms — two Tom Fazio championship golf courses, oceanfront estates, marina, tennis, and direct beach access. As a gated community within IOP, Wild Dunes combines barrier-island beach living with full resort amenities and a strong vacation rental market.

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East Cooper Frontier

Cainhoy

Cainhoy and Wando are the rural, growing communities on the east side of the Cooper River — across from Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant — where master-planned development is just beginning. The area is the metro’s last undeveloped frontier, with large lots, deepwater dockage, and easy access to Daniel Island and downtown via the Daniel Island connectors.

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The Flowertown of the Lowcountry

Summerville

Summerville is the Lowcountry’s largest inland community — a historic suburb 30 minutes northwest of Charleston with a century-old downtown, a strong family-oriented community, and the broadest selection of mid-priced new construction in the metro. It’s the most popular destination for Charleston-area families looking for newer homes at attainable prices.

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Rural Coastal Lowcountry

Awendaw

Awendaw and McClellanville are the rural coastal communities north of Mount Pleasant, surrounded by the Francis Marion National Forest and the saltwater creeks of the ACE Basin. The area is a working fishing community with century-old shrimp docks, a small handful of homes per square mile, and a deeply Lowcountry pace of life.

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Charleston’s Largest Suburb

North Charleston

North Charleston is the second-largest city in South Carolina and the practical center of the Charleston metro — home to Charleston International Airport, Joint Base Charleston, the Boeing campus, and many of the area’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts. Real estate ranges from established mid-century homes to newer suburban communities, with some of the most attainable prices in the metro.

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Established Berkeley County Suburb

Hanahan

Hanahan is a small, established Berkeley County suburb just north of North Charleston — known for its affordability, mature neighborhoods, and quick access to both Charleston and Joint Base Charleston. The community has the established feel of an older suburb with the practical benefit of a central metro location.

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Family Living in Berkeley County

Goose Creek

Goose Creek is a family-oriented suburb in Berkeley County, just north of North Charleston — popular for its mid-priced new construction, top elementary schools, and quick access to Joint Base Charleston. It’s one of the most affordable places to live in the broader Charleston metro.

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Lowcountry Land & Open Spaces

John’s Island

John’s Island is the metro’s largest island — a place where established farms, working oyster docks, and the legendary Angel Oak coexist with growing master-planned communities. Buyers come for the wide-open Lowcountry feel, the mid-priced family homes, and quick access to Kiawah and Seabrook beaches.

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The Edge of America

Folly Beach

Folly Beach is a six-mile barrier island twelve miles south of downtown Charleston — a laid-back surf town with a distinct local character. Classic Lowcountry beach cottages, oceanfront homes, and walk-to-the-water bungalows define the housing stock. Folly’s Center Street is a true beach-town main street with restaurants, bars, surf shops, and live music year-round.

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World-Class Resort Island

Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island is Charleston’s premier resort island — a 10,000-acre private community with five championship golf courses, ten miles of pristine Atlantic beach, and some of the most exclusive real estate in the Southeast. Home of the Ocean Course (host of multiple PGA Championships), Kiawah is the standard for resort and second-home living in the Lowcountry.

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Gated Island Living

Seabrook Island

Seabrook Island is a gated barrier island just south of Kiawah, with private beach access, two championship golf courses, and a community designed around quiet, low-density living. It’s a popular destination for retirees, second-home owners, and buyers looking for a private island lifestyle just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.

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Rural Lowcountry Island

Wadmalaw Island

Wadmalaw Island is one of the Lowcountry’s quietest sea islands — a rural, low-density island south of John’s Island known for its working farms, deepwater creeks, and the Charleston Tea Plantation (the only tea farm in North America). Properties here are typically on large lots with creek or marsh access, attracting buyers looking for privacy and Lowcountry character.

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