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Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details
If you’re considering buying land to build your dream home, where do you begin? That’s a question a lot of buyers have. You can just (or maybe you can) go out and say I want that piece of dirt right there and think it’s going to be easy to build your new house every time. If you are looking at Charleston SC, here is where you’d start. There are many very important factors that one needs to consider before pulling the trigger on a home site or some land in SC. Here this page will break down all the nuances, risks, and factors real estate buyers looking to purchase land lots, agricultural hunting land, and developed homesites in Charleston SC & South Carolina (or anywhere) should know going into it.
MLS Listings Data
Total Listings:
1401
Average Price:
$687,498
Highest Listing Price:
$18,000,000
Average Days On Market:
283
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, four hundred and one (1401) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $687,498 ranging in price from $51,000 to $18,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Walterboro SC is 0 square feet. The largest property for sale is 0 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 283 days on the market.
10+/- acres just minutes outside of town ready for you to make it your own. Located in Colleton County, this property offers the ideal balance of privacy, convenience, and opportunity. This tract features a mixture of pre-merchantable natural regeneration pine and hardwoods, offering a great blend of privacy, future value, and flexibility to shape the land to your vision. A scenic hardwood drain along the back creates a natural wildlife corridor, consistently attracting deer and turkey. The property features a cleared homesite, mature hardwoods for character and shade, and an established trail system along the south and east borders for easy access. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, create a private hunting retreat, or invest in land--this property delivers.
A unique opportunity to build on a huge parcel of land in a quiet gated community with wide water frontage and gorgeous views of the marsh, Cape Romain and the ICW! 2 parcels make up this huge tract of land, the first is 5 acres on the waterfront side that includes 3 water frontage acres and 2 acres at the back that are immediately adjacent to protected maritime forest. The back 2 acres can be divided off from the waterfront section as a separate lot or left intact for a guest house. A super opportunity to live in the peace and quiet & enjoy coveted views of the Lowcountry. Survey, Geotech study & septic tests all available.
Set in the charming Twin Lakes community, this 1.77-acre wooded property is the perfect place to bring your vision to life. Offering privacy, space, and natural beauty, it creates an ideal setting for your dream home while still being just minutes from Knightsville and the heart of Summerville. Motivated seller--don't miss your chance to secure this homesite.
The most popular kind of home site these days. If you’re wanting to build in a PUD (planned unit development) or in layman’s terms a traditional lot & block neighborhood with rules and regs usually you’re going to be ok with most of the lots for sale, as it is customary for the developer to have organized and planned out every detail for you. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other factors you should look into (or your agent). HOAs can be a nightmare too.
One of the biggest factors to consider when buying a lot here in the Charleston SC area (and all of the coastal regions of SC) is the grade or the land’s “levelness” if you will, with the surrounding land so that it is flat and not below the rest. As you’ll see in the graphic to the right, there are many ponds shown. That’s because when the surrounding land around you is at or just above sea level as is the case with coastal areas, developers have to account for all the rain runoff, and they do this by making retention ponds. Some listing agents will say a lot is “waterfront” or “pond front”, and it maybe be. However, it is actually just a required retention pond dug for fill dirt and rainwater. If you buy a lot that is near wetlands or is below grade it might cost you $15,000 in dirt just to bring the lot to grade, and level with the surrounding land. So you don’t want to buy it seeing trees, and brush only to find out after the lot has been cleared you can’t start building until you’ve spent thousands of $$ dumping truckloads of fill dirt. It might be better just to buy a lot that is already high enough or been brought up to grade.
The three types of lots above are just common examples of what you’ll find regularly in SC. Obviously, you could have a corner wooded lot. Wooded just means it’s not on waterfront or lakefront, and the seller’s agent is conveying to the buyer that you’re in a more “foresty” type community. You’ll have to have the lot cleared of trees as well. In terms of desirability, that’s really up to the people buying it and what’s important to them. If you have small children or plan to, then those people usually want something in the back of the neighborhood on a dead-end road, or cul-de-sac. Corner lots are desirable to some because some people don’t want neighbors near, or want two ways to drive onto their property. Corner lots tend to be the more expensive when buying in development because most people like the idea of having the ability for ingress & egress from two sides of the property and not having neighbors on the sides. Then again, there are also people who don’t like the idea of having cars coming and going on both sides of them.
MLS Listings Data
Total Listings:
53
Average Price:
$1,525,035
Highest Listing Price:
$7,560,000
Average Days On Market:
343
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has fifty-three (53) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,525,035 ranging in price from $247,500 to $7,560,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Mount Pleasant SC is 0 square feet. The largest property for sale is 0 sqft and smallest 0 sqft. View property listings for sale by price, street, subdivision, age, property type, location, features, size, and listing date, and time on MLS with an of 343 days on the market.
Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after Old Village in Mount Pleasant, this rare homesite offers over half an acre and an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in one of the Lowcountry's most cherished neighborhoods. Surrounded by majestic live oaks and rich coastal character, the property provides ample space for a custom residence and outdoor living.Enjoy the charm and convenience of Old Village living, just moments from Alhambra Hall, Pitt Street Bridge, and the picturesque waterfront. Take advantage of easy access to Sullivan's Island beaches, Shem Creek dining, and all that historic downtown Charleston has to offer, just a short drive away. With its generous size, prime location, and timeless setting, this property presents a unique chance to create a legacy home in one of Mount Pleasant's most desirable communities.
Direct frontage on Highway 17 provides the essential visibility and access required for a premium lowcountry residential project at the entrance to Bulls Bay Golf Club. This large tract with approximately 24.756 acres is zoned RR-3 in Charleston County and was timbered approximately 7 years ago. Current wetland approximation is under 1/2 acre of wetlands. Excellent soil types for residential development. RR-3 zoning allows for one dwelling unit per 3 acres. Under conservation subdivision rules, dwelling density can increase to 1 unit per 2 acres (if 30-49% is conservation area) or 1 unit per acre (if 50% or more is conservation area). See documents for conceptual siteplans. Waste water will be utilized by septic systems.
This beautiful 0.53 acre lot sits on a private drive off Coaxum Road. Neighborhood has no HOA and is 15 minutes to beaches, downtown Charleston, state parks, and easy access to I-526 and Highway 17 N. This wooded lot sits in an X flood zone and ready for your new home.
Tucked into the heart of Old Mount Pleasant, 1409 Barbara Street offers a rare opportunity to create something truly special on a generous 0.36 acre homesite. In a neighborhood defined by its charm, character, and freedom from HOA restrictions, this property is less about what is and all about what it could be for you.Surrounded by the nostalgic appeal of one of Mount Pleasant's most sought-after areas, this premium lot provides a blank canvas with minimal tree coverage, making it exceptionally easy to design and build your vision. Whether you're planning a custom coastal retreat or a legacy home to be enjoyed for generations, the possibilities here are wide open.The lifestyle is what truly sets this property apart.Enjoy morning walks or sunset strolls to the iconic Pitt Street Bridge, bike to the beaches of Sullivan's Island, or take a golf cart to the shops and restaurants of the Old Village and downtown Mount Pleasant. Walking distance to top-rated elementary and middle schools, adding to the everyday convenience. The existing home offers flexibility maintain it as a rental investment while you plan your build, renovate and expand, or start fresh and design from the ground up. While the structure holds value, the true investment lies in the land and the unmatched location. This is more than a homesite it's a chance to build your lifestyle, your vision, and your legacy in one of the Lowcountry's most beloved communities.
Located in the heart of highly sought-after Old Mount Pleasant, 1428 Goblet Avenue presents a rare opportunity to build your dream home in one of Charleston's most desirable areas. This ready-to-build vacant lot offers the ultimate convenience with permits already approved and ready for pick up--saving valuable time and fast-tracking your construction timeline.Thoughtfully designed plans are available and can convey with an acceptable offer. The proposed plans feature a beautifully designed 2,908 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a primary suite conveniently located on the main level. Additional highlights include a dedicated office, butler's pantry, and an upstairs laundry room--blending functionality with modern Lowcountry living. Whether you choose to movforward with the existing plans or customize your own vision, this property offers flexibility and incredible potential. Enjoy the charm and convenience of Old Mount Pleasant living--just minutes to Sullivan's Island beaches, Shem Creek dining, and historic Downtown Charleston. Opportunities like this are increasingly rare--secure your place in this premier location and start building your Lowcountry dream today. One of the sellers is a licensed agent. Buyer to verify all information deemed important, including lot size, zoning, permits, plans, and square footage.
The shape and size of a lot can also be a considerable factor when you’re looking to purchase “dirt” for building a home. In the case above where you’re looking to buy in a PUD, the builder/developers have already subdivided tracts of land such that it maximizes their profitability. They don’t usually take the shape of the lot into much consideration, and they design out the neighborhood to make sure they: One – get county and city building and zoning approval, and Two so they can sell as many homes as possible.
Obviously the shape of the lot will vary based on the shape and size of the land that has been developed, how the roads have been cut, sidewalks, the requirements of the city, easements, and appurtenances, etc., but above are the most generic common shapes you’ll find. Obviously, when building a home on a pie-shaped lot they will be on a cul-de-sac, AND it can be tricky for an architect to design (depending on size) is something to consider.
COMMON GLOSSARY OF TERMS TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING BUYING DIRT/LAND/LOT
Setbacks – The amount of required space your property must be away from another home, the road etc. is the minimum distance which a building or other structure must be set back from a street or road, a river or other stream, a shore or flood plain, or any other place which is deemed to need protection.
Easement – is a legal right to use another’s land for a specific limited purpose. In other words, when someone is granted an easement, he is granted the legal right to use the property, but the legal title to the land itself remains with the owner of the land. This usually mostly applies to things like city / neighborhood drainage easements, and utilities.
HOA – As mentioned above if you buy a lot to build a home in a PUD you’re going to have a Home Owners Assoc. which is going to have rules and regulations you HAVE to adhere to as part of the neighborhood. If you don’t can result in fines and hassle. For this reason, many people do not like PUDs.
Regime Fees – Very similar to HOA fees (mainly just a legal name difference) in many instances, if your neighborhood has amenities, common areas etc.. there will be fees due often times at closing, monthly or quarterly to maintain and pay for those items.
Building Restrictions – if you purchase a lot in a PUD where the developer is just selling lots and not also building homes – PUDs, city or county will have rules and restrictions that your home design must adhere to or not do. So ask for a copy of the building codes BEFORE buying the lot. Especially, if you already have architectural drawings completed or a home plan you want to use.
LAND LOT SALES TRENDS FOR CHARLESTON SC
Above is a three-year graph of the number of land lot listings sold in the Charleston SC region year over year since 2016.
FLOOD RISK
Here is Charleston SC, which is much different from some of our state’s other major markets of Columbia (Midlands), and Greenville/Spartanburg (Upstate) flooding is a regular way of life that one must consider when owning or buying real estate in the low-country. Coastal areas such as: Sullivan’s Island, Hilton Head, Pawley’s Island, Edisto, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Isle of Palms, and all of Charleston SC people have to always consider the floor risk. Especially if you’re looking to buy a waterfront property then building your house off the ground is a must. Virtually all the land near the coast of South Carolina will be close to or at sea level, and although direct hits from hurricanes, believe it or not, are rare, the tidal surge is not as rare. With high tides and deluges of rain from tropical storms, you have to have flood insurance in most instances even if you’re in an X zone which technically doesn’t require it. It is still smart.
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