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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:
1424
Average Price:
$701,106
Highest Listing Price:
$39,000,000
Average Days On Market:
289
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, four hundred and twenty-four (1424) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $701,106 ranging in price from $53,000 to $39,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Dorchester 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 289 days on the market.
With 5+ heavily wooded acres in Dorchester, SC, this vacant land offers incredible potential and possibilities. If you've been searching for a private, peaceful location off the beaten path to build your dream home or retreat, this lot is one you won't want to miss. Homesite is partially cleared but road has not been cleared yet. Septic permit in hand! Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a wooded setting while still being conveniently located. I-26 is less than 13 miles away, and downtown Summerville is just under 23 miles away. This is your chance to own a spacious piece of land in a rural setting with convenient access to nearby towns and amenities. Come by today!
One of the last remaining available homesites nestled just past the Vanderhorst gate . Spectacular trees , homeowner has a house plan that already has preliminary ARB approval.
Build-ready 3.10-acre Johns Island homesite on quiet dead-end street. 2024 boundary survey, 2025 engineered site plan, FEMA elevation certificate, tree survey and protection plan. Full Civil/Architectural/Structural/Electrical -home plans available. 18' driveway permit in process, public water available, ~30% cleared. RR zoning, no HOA, no covenants. Zone AE (BFE 8'); buyer to permit septic. 15-20 min to Downtown, 20 mins to Kiawah and Seabrook. Offered with an option to buy complete plan set and an option to build by a licensed SC residential builder. Potential Design: a 5BR/3.5BA main residence with an attached ADU, office, large decking, and big garage space (fully adjustable). Buy the land and build it yourself, or have the seller build it. Potential to subdivide.
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:
58
Average Price:
$1,268,860
Highest Listing Price:
$7,560,000
Average Days On Market:
371
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has fifty-eight (58) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,268,860 ranging in price from $245,000 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 371 days on the market.
Gorgeous 1.8-acre parcel with 8 mature grand live oaks. Great, cleared area for homesite located just minutes from Mt. Pleasant between Pepper Plantation and Wando Farms. Property backs to Wando Farms open space. 1/2 mile to Paradise Island Boat Ramp on Wando River!! See documents for new lot configurations. LISTING AGENT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL SHOWINGS! PLEASE DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT SCHEDULING SHOWING!!
Nice level Lot in the heart of Old Mt. Pleasant. No tree issues. AE 11 flood zone. The existing home is still standing but demo permit is pending with TOMP. Price includes the cost of demo.
Exceptional redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Old Mount Pleasant. Situated on a prominent corner lot spanning approximately 0.24 acres, this property offers tremendous potential for builders, developers, and investors seeking one of the area's most desirable locations. The existing 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home (approximately 1,017 square feet) is being offered strictly for land value, presenting an ideal canvas for new construction. Surrounded by established homes and ongoing redevelopment, this oversized corner parcel provides flexibility for site planning and potential garage access from the side street. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Sullivan's Island, Shem Creek, downtown Charleston, top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and all that Mount Pleasant has to offer.Opportunities to acquire a corner lot of this size in Old Mount Pleasant are increasingly rare. Whether you're looking to build a custom residence or capitalize on the area's strong demand for new construction, this property offers exceptional potential in a premier location.
Rare opportunity to build the home of your dreams on an exclusive south Mount Pleasant peninsula lot. With its magnificent 270+ degree views of Rathall Creek and beyond, you'll enjoy forever views of Low Country marshes in the most private setting. A deeded lot of .35 acre and total of .6 acres overall, there's ample room to build. Enjoy deepwater access to the Wando River from the shared dock (7 feet at low tide) with 4 boat slips and covered pier head. One slip is deeded to the property and conveys with the lot. Costal Creek Design, one of Charleston's leading architectural firms, has created an amazing plan custom-tailored for the lot. Contact the listing agent for details.
Rare opportunity to secure a premium, ready-to-build homesite in one of Mount Pleasant's desirable coastal pockets. Located less than a half-mile from the stunning waters of Hamlin Sound, this spacious half-acre lot is perfectly level, beautifully cleared, and framed by mature, iconic Lowcountry oaks.Unlike most properties in the area, this lot has No HOA restrictions, No Architectural Review Board (ARB), No time frame to build--choose your own builder and design on your own schedule! Enjoy the perfect balance of coastal serenity and everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Mount Pleasant's top-tier shopping, dining, and award-winning schools, and a quick, under-15-minute drive to the pristine beaches of Isle of Palms.
Opportunities like this rarely come to market. Shovel-ready with permit-approved plans in hand, or ready for you to design your dream home. Tucked at the end of a quiet private cul-de-sac in the historic heart of Mount Pleasant, this .85-acre Cooper Estates homesite offers the rare chance to build a legacy home on one of the last large lots in this cherished neighborhood. The property has been thoughtfully cleared and prepared, revealing a wide, flexible building footprint that can easily accommodate a custom home of up to 5,500 square feet, along with a pool, pool house, and expansive outdoor living spaces -- all within a serene, park-like setting. The current owners have plans for a magnificent home, expertly designed by architect Sabrina Vogel, and Flynn Custom Builders is at the ready.New owners can work with the existing plans and builder or choose to go in a new direction. The possibilities are endless. Three majestic heritage live oaks anchor the landscape, creating instant character and a sense of arrival that simply cannot be replicated. These trees frame the property beautifully, offering natural privacy, shade, and a stunning backdrop for porches, gardens, and Lowcountry outdoor living. The lot's orientation provides excellent light throughout the day, with the depth and width to design a home that feels both secluded and connected. Optional membership in the Cooper Estates Civic Club provides access to the gated Madere's Landing, a private neighborhood amenity featuring a boat ramp, fishing dock, and gathering spaces along scenic Shem Creek. This exclusive access allows residents to enjoy boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and sunset views just minutes from home. Just one mile from Shem Creek shopping and dining and five miles from downtown Charleston, Cooper Estates is one of Mount Pleasant's oldest and most beloved communities, known for its central location on Shem Creek and its large lot sizes.
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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