New Construction

Buyers wanting new construction homes in Charleston, SC in the mid $100’s range often have to search high and low to find well-built houses in our relatively pricey local real estate market. A new community in Moncks Corner – The Village at Fairmont South – is currently being developed with 107 single family home sites. The 60 acres of wetlands throughout the neighborhood will appeal to buyers wanting to avoid the cookie cutter feel and tight spaces often associated with new construction communities in this price range in Charleston. Plus, trails for walking and jogging are a perk since this is a popular request we hear from our clients wanting to take advantage of Charleston’s mild weather year round.

Floor plans for The Village at Fairmont South

A new Mt. Pleasant neighborhood built by Ryland Homes - Tupelo Church Lane - is now actively selling. This subdivision is off Highway 17. Coming from Downtown Charleston, it will be on your left just past Park West. The home designs are small to medium sized and nicely upgraded for new construction homes in Mount Pleasant in the $225K to $350K price point. The single family home floor plans range from 1,172 square feet to 2,229 square feet. Home designs include 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom plans and 4 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom plans. There are 1 story and 2 story homes, and each has its own attached 2 car garage. Pond and culdesac lots are available as well as interior and wooded lots. There are plans for a community pool in Tupelo Church Lane, where

Moultrie Park is a new neighborhood in the Mount Pleasant real estate market being built by Dobson Homes, LLC. It is a smaller subdivision with a lowcountry feel located off Hamlin Road, across from Brickyard Plantation on Highway 17. The home designs are medium sized and very upgraded for the Mount Pleasant area. These single family home designs range from 1,580 to 1,912 square feet. They include 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom plans and 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath plans. Home pricing in Moultrie Park ranges from about $350K to about $420K. There are many amenities located just outside the neighborhood such as the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre which is only a quick 2 minute drive. There is also Boone Hall Plantation which hosts a variety of community events and

Compared to last year, Charleston has a lot more to offer in 2013 for new construction homes. Charleston new construction homes have grown recently to meet the demand for more inventory. West Ashley, in particular, has some great options in the $200K to $350K range being built by Beazer Homes in Bolton’s Landing as well as by Centex Homes and Pulte Homes in Carolina Bay. The West Ashley area is located just southwest of downtown Charleston. The drive from either neighborhood is about 15 to 20 minutes to downtown Charleston and about 30 minutes to Folly Beach. The Citadel Mall, Costco, and many other local and chain retail shops are scattered throughout West Ashley. Don’t forget to ask for your Hometown Hero discount for doctors, nurses, EMT/paramedics,

When purchasing a new construction townhome in Charleston, West Ashley offers the best variety and affordability. Hunt Club, Ashley Park, and Middleborough in Shadowmoss are some of the neighborhoods currently offering newly constructed townhouses in West Ashley.

Hunt Club is a great place to find a brand new townhome with low HOA and regime fees. Fees are only $585 per year for HOA and $49 per month for the regime. These DR Horton homes are about 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a one car garage. The homes’ exteriors are built with beautiful hardy plank and stacked stone which gives the neighborhood a cozy feel rather than having all of the homes looking the same. The floor plans are open and have a galley kitchen with plenty of

Just across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston is one of Charleston’s most popular suburbs, West Ashley. There is a shopping mall, large retail stores, a movie theater, many delicious local and chain restaurants, and a Costco wholesale store. Bolton’s Landing is located off Bees Ferry Road at the end of Glenn McConnell Parkway in West Ashley. It is about 25 minutes to downtown and about 40 minutes to Folly Beach. Very close to the neighborhood is a Publix grocery store, a super Walmart, and Bees Landing Recreation Complex.

Bolton's Landing in West Ashley is a beautiful new neighborhood being built by Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s best large scale builders. The design for Bolton’s Landing was inspired by the traditional streets of downtown

David Weekley Homes presents new construction houses and townhomes on Daniel Island, which is located off Interstate 526 between Mt. Pleasant and North Charleston. Daniel Island is an exquisite master-planned community approximately 25 minutes to Downtown Charleston as well as the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island beaches. Traditional and Low Country style homes fill the neighborhoods of this island town. The 8 neighborhoods on the island encompass restaurants, beautiful boutique shops, schools, community green spaces, walking trails, churches, and all of the other conveniences of a modern lifestyle. Also, the private golf courses are nationally ranked. Daniel Island houses for sale, lots, condominiums, and townhomes all rest within the boundaries of

Phase II of The Cottages at Johns Island is now here! Mungo Homes is building again in this cozy wooded neighborhood off Maybank Highway on Johns Island. As planned, 23 families will choose their lot and home out of 7 new and unique floor plans. Home sizes will range from 1,620 square feet to 2,750 square feet with 3 and 4 bedroom designs. Pricing on the homes will range from about $185K to $218K (it’s hard to beat the Johns Island real estate market when looking at new construction in this price range). Estimated time of completion from contract to move in is approximately 4 to 5 months. The first phase of The Cottages at Johns Island sold an amazing 63 homes in a little over 12 months from 2010 to 2011, which makes it one of the fastest growing (and

There are many ways to go about finding a home in the Charleston real estate market that suits your taste, budget, and time frame. New homes are gorgeous, short sales and foreclosures are inexpensive, and re-sales usually mean a quicker closing. You first need to ask yourself, “Where do my priorities lie in regards to purchasing my new home?” Do you need a home to move into right away? Do you need a home to fix up in order to save money initially? Or, do you really want a classic older home with a story to tell?

For instance, let’s say that your current home has sold, and you need to be out within 30 days. You need a home to move into right away, and you can’t fathom having to move into a rental and then your new home. In this case, timing is your

Do you already own a lot in the Charleston real estate market, or have you found the perfect plot of land to build your new home? Have you looked at John Weiland’s Mount Pleasant new homes and loved them, but the lots were not private enough or not large enough? If you said yes to any of these questions, then I may have a solution: build your perfect home on your perfect lot.

Several builders in the Charleston real estate market will build a custom home on a lot of your choosing. I have personally found that larger builders tend to be able to quote better prices due to the fact that they have access to large suppliers, and the builder typically buys the materials to build the home in bulk. Small builders may be just as competent, but they usually have