Awendaw

Awendaw is the southern village along Highway 17 North; McClellanville is the historic fishing village another 15 minutes further. Both are surrounded by the Francis Marion National Forest, the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, and miles of marsh and saltwater creeks. Sewee Outpost, a country store and seafood spot, has been the de facto town center of Awendaw for decades. McClellanville’s working shrimp docks are still active and supply much of Charleston’s restaurants.

Real estate here is a different proposition than the rest of the Charleston area — large lots are normal, deepwater dockage is common, and many properties have direct creek or marsh access. Prices range from the mid-$400s for woodland or hunting properties to $2M+ for waterfront estates on the Awendaw or Romain Creeks. The trade-off is distance: Awendaw is 25 minutes north of Mount Pleasant; McClellanville is another 15 minutes beyond. Buyers who choose this area typically value privacy, hunting, fishing, and the slow Lowcountry pace over urban convenience.