Charleston SC Homes for Sale

Welcome to Charleston Real Estate, the only low country real estate source you’ll ever need.  If you ever have any questions about homes for sale in Charleston, SC, please feel free to give me a call. I invite you to consider my services whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent a home in the metropolitan area. I am proud to be able to offer you my exceptional, proven know-how as your full-service real estate agent. Charleston, SC is a beautiful city I am proud to call my home and no one offers you more proven in-depth knowledge of its extensive neighborhoods than me. I am always just a phone call away for your convenience. I can be reached on my cell phone at 843-475-3527 or jcook@carolinaone.com.

Please keep in mind it is absolutely free to work with me when buying a home in the area and, remember, if you ever need any professional help finding Charleston homes for sale or preparing your home for market, then, please contact me.  I have extensive experience in today’s realty market and I have an unparalleled knowledge of the metropolitan area. I can get you the most up-to-date information regarding the market and its conditions. As a matter of fact, as an absolutely complimentary service my website’s MLS search links directly to the Charleston Multiple Listings Service® which is updated daily and includes an extensive listing of area homes for sale. Charleston, SC is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast, and with the area’s booming economy, the Charleston real estate market is projected to continue growing by leaps and bounds year after year. 

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1. Beaches - Charleston also offers the some of the nicest beaches in South Carolina such as Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Kiawah island, Seabrook Island, and the world famous Folly Beach.  Folly Beach has some of the best surfing on the east coast, and it is not only where numerous surf competitions are held, but the most popular place to visit is the "wash out" at Folly Beach. If surfing doesn't interest you, all of Charleston's beaches are perfect for swimming, fishing, or just getting a tan with friends. If you want the water but not the beach we even offer Lake Moultrie in Moncks Corner for fishing, swimming or jet skiing. Both Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island are great for families and have easy access to great restuarants.

2. History-  The historical aspect of Charleston is what attracts many of its visitors and residents. South of Broad Street (The Battery area) is generally considered to be the most historic area of downtown, but historical homes and areas can be found throughout Charleston. Carriage tours shown above take visitors throughout the city with interesting facts about the houses.

3. Plantations- Middleton Place, Magnolia, Drayton Hall, and Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant are the four major plantations in the Charleston area. They all have special events, and offer tours of the houses, grounds, and gardens to the public. Seeing them truly gives one a sense of what it must have been like to live in their time period. 

4. Weather/Climate- The weather and temperate climate attracts many people to Charleston. Whether you want to live downtown, or out by the beach near Folly, Isle of Palms, or Sullivans Island, the weather will be a big part of why you love Charleston. The semi-tropical climate allows for rich vegetation and streets lined with Palmetto and Palm trees. The warm weather and sunshine heat up the ocean making it perfect for swimming or relaxing. More details can be found in the local in formation section of this website.

5. Arts and Culture- Charleston is home to the famous Spoletto Festival which brings culture from around the world. Year round there is theatre, music, art, antiques, and a wide variety of festivals and local culture. There is always something to do.

6. Restaurants- Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in Charleston. With over 400 restaurants to choose from, Charleston dining has something for everyone. Shrimp and gritz, oysters, and other seafoods are local favorites. But you are sure to find something you will love with all of the options available. Here is an online restaurant guide.  http://www.charlestoncvb.com/visitors/tripplanner/dine_charleston.html?type=1&category=3&sub_category=19 

7. The Outdoors- Palmetto Park, Marion Square, James Island county park, Mt. Pleasant County Park, Folly Beach Park, and the endless amount of tennis, swimming, biking, camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, sailing, and hunting that are available make this the perfect city for any outdoorsmen. Outdoor magazine rated Charleston S.C. as one of the top 50 cities in America to live in.

8. Museums and Attractions- The Charleston Museum is the oldest museum in America. The Provost Dungeon is another interesting place to visit. The S.C. Aquarium is another fun way to spend a day in downtown Charleston. 

9. Education- South Carolina offers some of the best Education in the state at College of Charleston along with the leading medical college, MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina), Charleston Southern University, Charleston School of Law, and The Citadel. Porter-Gaud is rated the top prep school in Charleston which sends many graduates on to Ivy League Schools.

10. Ocean Sports- Sailing, fishing, kayaking, yachting, windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, snorkelling, SCUBA, and swimming are all available year round in Charleston. 

11. Shopping- There is also plenty of shopping for everyone either at one of the many malls, shopping centers, or in the Old Market downtown.  Walk around Market St. as you search for a street vendor that has just what you are looking for. King Street has many high end shops and art and antique dealers. 

12. Career Opportunities- The medical field is the biggest employer in the Charleston area. Charleston also offers one of the biggest shipping ports in the south-east, a large manufacturing field, and a strong military presence. Many major corporations like Google are moving their offices to Charleston.

13. Golfing- Charleston has any number of golf courses including Kiawah's The Ocean Course home to last years Senior PGA tournament. There are dozens of both private and public courses in the area. My partner Jimmy Murray was a professional golfer and worked at The Charleston Country Club for five years and the James Island Municipal course.

14. A Solid Investment- Charleston is growing rapidly which has triggered the revitalization of the older areas.  This is mainly evident in the North Charleston Park Circle area and the Downtown Charleston area.  In North Charleston, the old navy base is under-going a total renovation to bring down the old abandoned buildings in the area and replace them with new sleek office units.  This is also considered the Noisette Creek project and you can find more information about this in our local information.  Century Oaks has plans to redevelop part of the area to add new subdivisions.  The existing subdivisions will be revamped and the whole infrastructure will be redeveloped to make way for the huge growth expected in the North Charleston area. Thanks to the College of Charleston, MUSC, and Trident Technical College, and investors in the downtown Charleston area, the older homes in need of repair are being fixed up boosting up the entire area's real estate values. Charlestonians aspire to keep the historic aspect of the city preserved the same way it has been for hundreds of years.

15. The People- One of the best features of Charleston are the people that live there. It is the kind of town where one always has the opportunity to meet new people, or stop and chat with old friends on the street. It has all of the benefits of a major metropolitan area, with the comforts of a small town. The laidback and friendly nature of the people here is a major benefit of living in the area.