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You’ll find a range of waterfront homes in Charleston, SC. This broad category of homes includes marshfront, deep water, shallow water, tidal creek, riverfront, pondfront, and beachfront. So, waterfront homes in Charleston can either be on fresh water or salt water.    The most expensive waterfront real estate in Charleston is beachfront homes. Charleston has six beaches to choose from, and each has its own style – Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Wild Dunes, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island. Because Charleston beach houses can be so expensive (they start a little under $1.5 Million), many buyers gladly take a condo or townhouse instead in order to stay under the million dollar price range.   If you’re looking for a waterfront home…

James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC. Its close proximity to downtown Charleston and to the beach makes it one of the most desirable locations in the area. Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach are both within a five to ten minute drive from most places on James Island.   This high demand from home buyers combined with a relatively low supply of houses drive up James Island real estate prices. Some of the other cities in the Charleston area have an almost excessive supply of housing, which can hurt the local real estate economy. However, the city of James Island has restricted building permits partly in an effort to preserve land and wildlife, and partly to keep the James Island real estate market in…

With so many nationally ranked golf courses in Charleston, SC, golf is a huge attraction in the area. Some of the best golf courses are located in Mt. Pleasant and Kiawah Island, but you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Charleston area. In fact, there is at least one golf course in 12 of the 16 Charleston areas.  Total, Charleston boasts 22 public and private courses and 13 golf course communities. Most golf courses in Charleston are open to the public and don’t require you to live in the golf community to play. However, there are a few courses on which you can only play by proof of residence or by invitation from a resident.    Homes in Charleston golf communities generally offer large common areas and better than average amenities, such as…

For home buyers looking for newer houses on James Island, we’ve included a list of the most popular neighborhoods.  These are also some of the newest communities on James Island.  Click on the neighborhoods to view the homes currently for sale!

 

Jamestowne Village is known for its Charleston style houses.  These were built from 2002 to 2004, and current prices range from $270,000 to $290,000.

 

Ocean Neighbors is one of the closest communities to Folly Beach with newer homes.  Built from 1999 to 2005, these homes range in price from $290,000 to $425,000.

 

Lawton Harbor was built from 2002 to 2004.  Prices right now are from $310K to $350K, so it does not have as big a range in price compared to other newer communities.

 

Westfield Place

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James Island is one of the most popular areas to live in Charleston, SC.  While some buyers want newer homes, many buyers seek older homes for the larger lots and the brick exteriors.  On James Island, you’ll find these two features more in the older homes than the newer homes. 

 

The majority of residential communities in this area are older, established neighborhoods.  So, you’ll find quite a few to choose from.  We’ve included some of the more popular established communities on James Island below.  You can use the links to see the homes for sale in that neighborhood.     

 

Riverland Terrace is a marshfront community that overlooks John’s Island.  Many buyers like this community because it’s within walking distance of the Charleston

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Many of the Charleston areas (like James Island) have a much larger selection of condos on the market compared to townhouses right now.  However, there is quite a demand for townhouses in this area since so many buyers want a close proximity to downtown Charleston and to the beach without the high cost.  Condos and townhouses are a great way for buyers to have the best of both worlds – yes, location and affordability!  However, given the choice between condos and townhouses, many buyers opt for townhouses so that they can share fewer walls with neighbors and sometimes have a private backyard.

 

Condos fall under a different type of property ownership than townhouses – with condos, you legally own the space of the condo and share ownership of common

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We’ve also added a new page to the site that shows which James Island neighborhoods are usually zoned for which schools.  The list includes neighborhoods as well as apartment complexes, so it’s all of the information we have.  We’ve been told that this list is even more accurate than the MLS.  However, we always confirm any information that our clients need before they buy.  This James Island school list is quite helpful, though!

James Island does not have nearly the selection of townhouses in comparison with the selection of condos available.  But, there are some great townhouse communities in the area.  Below you’ll see three of the newest townhouse neighborhoods on James Island.  You can use the links to see more information and MLS listings for each neighborhood.

 

Meridian Place is one of the more popular townhouse subdivisions.  Current townhouse prices start around $170,000 for 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.  The 3 bedroom / 2 bath townhouses start just under $200,000.  Even though these townhouses were built from 2001 to 2004, they’re still some of the newest ones you’ll find in the area.  And, some of the units have attached garages.

 

Eaglewood Retreat has some of

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Home buyers generally like Meridian Place townhouses on James Island because they are relatively new, and they’re in a great location.  Folly Beach is about a 5 minute drive, and downtown Charleston is less than a 10 minute drive.  Meridian Place has some of the lowest monthly regime fees that you’ll find on James Island (approximately $67 per month), and the fees cover maintenance of the common areas, landscaping and irrigation for the individual townhouses, a termite bond, and access to the walking trails and tennis court.  Few townhouse or condo neighborhoods have walking trails, and Meridian Place also has several ponds throughout the community.  Each townhouse has a backyard that is fenced, and the owner is responsible for maintaining the backyard. 

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Many home buyers look for new construction condos because they offer low-maintenance living.  By definition, condos do not have a private yard – instead, all of the owners in a condo community share the green areas, or common areas, throughout the neighborhood.  These common areas are maintained using the monthly regime fees paid by the owners.  Regime fees usually include lawn maintenance, maintenance of the exterior of the building, and access to the amenities.  Most of the newer condo communities on James Island have amenities like a swimming pool, a club house, a fitness center, and tennis courts. 

 

Some regime fees include insurance for the building.  This type of insurance would not cover personal possessions (like furniture, clothes, etc.),

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