Affordable Living Options for Home Owners in the Charleston Area

AFFORDABLE HOME OPTIONS

Sometimes it is just about living comfortably without the fuss. The following neighborhoods are interesting choices in the Charleston area that offer good quality living on an affordable scale:

Mira Vista is the affordable solution to condos living close to downtown Charleston. A small gated community of tasteful buildings with walkways throughout attracts people who want easy living close to the city. It's always nice to have a pool that is taken care of for you. (This property is currently under a lawsuit. 10/2011) CLICK ON PHOTO for more details of Mira Vista.

Shelmore Village  A live-work community mostly built, building by demand to complete building out the project. (This property is now only available for lease. 10/2011)

Schieveling Plantation in West Ashley resembles the romantic Rhett Butler scenes in the movies. Huge oaks populate this quaint neighborhood. CLICK ON PHOTO for more details of Schieveling Plantation.

The Villages in St. John's Woods offers country living in a city block setting. The trees remain a major focus with Charleston singles nestled among them. Clickfor more photos of The Villages.

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Near Daniel Island, The Peninsula offers an affordable neighborhood for first-time homeowners and young families although retirees will also find this a welcoming place. CLICK ON PHOTO for more details of The Peninsula.

The Old Village in Mt. Pleasant is a combination of luxury old homes and smaller homes. The smaller homes are more affordable, but carry a higher price tag than other neighborhoods because of the old neighborhood established feel.

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Six-Fifty-Six is another live-work community that will spotlight Mt. Pleasant. Much like Shelmore Village, Six-Fifty-Six will appeal to those interested in convenience of living in the center of everything. CLICK  for more information on Six-Fifty-Six neighborhood.

Carol Oaks are new homes and townhomes located in Mt. Pleasant off 17 south near Hwy 41 turnoff. The outsides features partial metal roofs & 30 year shingles with large story porches. Inside you will find 3 bedrooms with today's latest carpet styles and custom painted interior walls. All Hardwood floors downstairs, 9 ft ceilings with crown molding. Ample cabinets, stainless appliances and granite counter tops make the kitchens desireable.  The interior doors are colonial style. All door hardware, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures are oil rubbed bronze. CLICK for homes for sale for Carol Oaks Townhomes and Homes.

Want a home with your own island? Try St. Thomas Island next to Daniel Island. Centex is featuring a homesite called Shell Ring where you can find homes ranging from the $400,000s.

The Meridian near Mount Pleasant's Town Center complex, the Isle of Palms connecter and I-526, offers an affordable option in a convenient location only minutes from area beaches. Here one finds views overlooking woods and water, and amenities including tennis, basketball and fitness facilities. Ask for more details.

Ivy Hall offers nice homes for good prices.  With the new hospital going in just down the street, the location will just becomes better every year. Click on photo for more details of Ivy Hall.

Here is a list of affordable option communities, see my individual webpages for each: Arboretum - townhomes in a condo regime Cool Blow- inexpensive new condos outside the crosstown on the Charleston peninsula Fieldview - Summerville neighborhood with good quality homes Hunt Club- neighborhood located on the outskirts of West Ashley Ivy Hall- neighborhood located just past the highway 41 intersection in Mt. Pleasant. What was once far out is now in the center of the construction boom. Middleborough- townhomes in Shadowmoss in West Ashley. Mira Vista- condos just over the connector bridge to James Island from downtown Charleston. Montclair- condos straight across from the Town Center Shopping area in Mt. Pleasant. Arlington in Park West offers a family-friendly  neighborhood. Park West is located in Mt. Pleasant past the highway 41 intersection. Schieveling Plantation offers single family homes in a quiet scenic neighborhood on the edge of West Ashley. Shelmore Villageis a live work community next to the Bi-Lo in Mt. Pleasant offering townhomes in a condo regime. Six-Fifty-Sixis another live-work community located in Mt. Pleasant, but just off Coleman Blvd. The Gatheringsare condominiums and a few townhomes located in West Ashley. The Peninsulais a community of single family homes centered around a pool area and small play park located between Mt. Pleasant and North Charleston off Clement Ferry Road. Villages of St. Johns Woodsare single family homes in a lovely community on Johns Island.