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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:
1300
Average Price:
$675,308
Highest Listing Price:
$18,000,000
Average Days On Market:
304
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has one thousand, three hundred (1300) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $675,308 ranging in price from $53,000 to $18,000,000. The average sq ft home size of Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details Summerville 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 304 days on the market.
Exceptional 1.72-acre corner parcel located at the prominent intersection of Hwy 17A and W. Fisher Road in the Summerville area. This mostly cleared, level tract offers strong visibility and easy access from two road frontages at a well-traveled intersection, providing excellent exposure and design flexibility for future development.The property is currently zoned residential; however, its strategic location along a major corridor and within an area of continued growth presents potential for future rezoning, subject to approval by the appropriate governing authorities. Surrounded by established residential communities and expanding commercial activity, the site offers long-term investment and redevelopment potential.With convenient access to major roadways, nearby amenities, and employment centers, this parcel represents a rare opportunity to secure a high-profile corner location in a growing market. Seller is motivated and open to serious inquiries. Buyers and their agents to verify zoning, rezoning feasibility, allowable uses, utility availability, and all development requirements with the appropriate authorities.
Three CLEARED LOTS totaling 1.17 acres being sold as a package, ready for your vision. -408 Saddle Creek Ln Lot 27- A is 0.35-412 Saddle Creek Ln Lot 27-C is 0.46 -9108 Canvas Ln Lot 27-B is 0.36Zoned R2- Manufactured Homes, Site Built and Barndominiums are permitted. Public Water Available, Availability Letters and Septic Permits in Hand. Gravel Rd in place. Saddle Creek Ln is a recorded easement with access off of Canvas Lane.. Berkeley County is booming with development and industry as the Charleston area continues to grow. Minutes to 78, Ladson Rd. and I 26.
Beautiful 1 acre wooded lot in Silverhill in historic McClellanville. Very private yet convenient to restaurants, boat landing($75/year for residents), Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge providing world class fishing, historic district and town park. The sought after CREECS state charter school is right down the street. Pending approval for a 4 bedroom septic system. Come take a look to see if this could be your new dream home site.
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:
55
Average Price:
$1,297,020
Highest Listing Price:
$6,950,000
Average Days On Market:
311
Average Price/SqFt:
-
Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details currently has fifty-five (55) for sale on MLS. Charleston SC Land Lots Home Site Information, Stats, Details listings have an average sales price of $1,297,020 ranging in price from $175,000 to $6,950,000. 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 311 days on the market.
Opportunity awaits on this .67-acre residential lot in a prime location. Two existing structures are present and will require significant renovation or tear-down, offering a blank canvas for future development. Conveniently located minutes from 1526 with easy access to Downtown Charleston.
Stunning, shovel ready new construction opportunity nestled on a private, expansive .79-acre lot in Old Mount Pleasant. 952 McCants Drive offers a rare opportunity to build a brand-new, custom-built home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant. The purchase includes the lot and FULLY PERMITTED plans to construct a beautiful 5,606 heated square foot home designed Clarke Design Group to capture the essence of Charleston's historic charm while offering all the luxuries of modern living. This extraordinary residence offers 6 spacious bedrooms, 6.5 beautifully appointed bathrooms, and a backyard oasis complete with 16'x38' pool, covered patio with fireplace, an additional covered guest patio and a separate pool cabana with luxury outdoor kitchen.The first floor design boasts 3,866 sf. and features a large primary suite, guest bedroom/office with en-suite full bath, open kitchen/living area, scullery, formal dining area, foyer, large utility room and a mudroom which is adjacent to the 2-car garage. The second floor has an additional 1,140sf complete with three additional bedrooms w/ two full baths as well as an additional loft/living space. The 600sf Finished Room Over Garage is ideal for use as an expansive guest/bedroom suite featuring a full bath with oversized shower, open living area with space for a desk /home gym and kitchenette. High-quality building materials are specified throughout, including impact-rated clad windows, standing seam metal roofs, spray foam insulation throughout, cement plank siding, and NuCedar shingles. Interior finishes include wide plank European white oak flooring, custom tile and cabinetry and marble countertops. This large lot features professionally designed landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, and irrigation system, highlighting the stunning grand oak trees on the property while maximizing the privacy of the 200' deep lot. Alhambra Hall, the Pitt Street Bridge, and numerous shopping/dining destinations in the Old Village are just a short walk, bike, or golf cart ride away.
Rare Redevelopment Opportunity in Charleston County! Calling all investors, developers, and visionaries! Discover an unparalleled opportunity with this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property, ideally situated in Charleston County and zoned R-4. This home, while in need of a full interior rehab, presents a blank canvas for your creative aspirations. The enclosed garage offers additional flexible space, ready to be reimagined to suit your needs. Beyond the existing structure, this expansive property boasts significant redevelopment potential.
Build Your Dream Home in the Old Village! This property offers the perfect canvas to design and build a custom home tailored to your lifestyle. Located just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, pristine beaches, top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, this lot combines convenience with Lowcountry charm. Enjoy the flexibility of new construction while being surrounded by mature homes and a sense of community. Bring your builder, your architect, and your imagination--this is where your Lowcountry dream begins. Potential plans are attached in the listing!
Just off Coleman Boulevard, near Shem Creek and the historic shrimping village of Mount Pleasant you will find a 0.47 acre secluded lot tucked away on a dead-end street. This Old Village Deepwater lot overlooking downtown Charleston and the harbor has breathtaking views; morning, noon and night. Build your private haven in one of Mount Pleasant's most highly sought after locations. Amenities on the lot include a dock, floater, and boat lift. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy picturesque sunsets and Historic downtown Charleston from your dock.
Tucked beneath mature oaks in the heart of Old Mount Pleasant, this 0.36-acre property offers one of the most sought-after locations east of the Cooper. A ranch spanning nearly 1,900 sq. ft., the home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and classic Lowcountry charm--yet the true value lies in the land and location. With its spacious lot, including a detached two-car garage, screened-in porch and chicken coop or garden enclosure -- this property presents endless possibilities -- Whether you choose to renovate the existing residence or build new, 1409 Barbara Street offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a premier Mount Pleasant location.The location is what truly sets this home apart. From the front door, you are just minutes from everything that makes Mount Pleasant living so desirable. The location is what truly sets this home apart. From the front door, you are just minutes from everything that makes Mount Pleasant living so desirable. Shem Creek's vibrant waterfront restaurants and nightlife are only five minutes away, while Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms beaches are equally close for days spent by the water. The historic Old Village and the beloved Post House Inn are just around the corner, and downtown Charleston is easily accessible. Properties on oversized lots in this pocket of Old Mt. Pleasant areas are increasingly scarce.
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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